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WELCOME TO THE 2016 SEPTEMBER YEARLING SALE
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Sale graduates sweep Triple Crown, excel internationally the top of the handicap division with Divisidero (Woodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1), Lord Nelson (Triple Bend-G1 and Bing Crosby-G1), Melatonin (Santa Anita Handicap-G1 and Gold Cup at Santa Anita-G1) and Midnight Storm (Shoemaker Mile-G1).
eeneland has cataloged 4,479 yearlings for the 73rd annual Keeneland September Yearling Sale, the world’s largest Thoroughbred auction, to be held Sept. 12-25.
Keeneland is the world’s leading Thoroughbred auction house, selling more champions and stakes winners than any other sales companies. The September Sale sets the gold standard for the industry globally, producing more graded stakes wins around the world in 2016 – 141, including 38 Grade/Group 1 wins as of Sept. 6 – more than all other North American sales companies combined.
September Sale graduates continue to perform exceptionally well internationally, accounting for three winners during the prestigious Royal Ascot meet: Order of St George (IRE), who captured the Gold Cup in Honour of the Queen’s 90th Birthday (G1); Lady Aurelia, winner of the Queen Mary (G2), and Hawkbill, winner of the Tercentenery (G3). Hawkbill later won the Coral-Eclipse (G1) at Sandown; Boynton took the Superlative (G2); Roly Poly won the Duchess of Cambridge (G2), both at Newmarket, and Lady Aurelia won the Darley Prix Morny (G1) at Deauville.
This year, September Sale graduates swept all three Triple Crown classics: Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), Exaggerator took the Preakness (G1) and Creator upset the Belmont (G1). Exaggerator also won the Haskell Invitational (G1) and another September Sale graduate, Arrogate, won the Travers (G1).
Through Labor Day, the 2015 September Sale had produced these graded stakes-winning juveniles: Bitumen, Boynton, Champagne Room, Classic Empire, Gunnevera, Lady Aurelia, Levante Lion, Made You Look, Nonna Mela, Practical Joke, Pretty City Dancer, Roly Poly and Union Strike.
Alumni are led by a contingent of accomplished fillies and mares in North America, including multiple champion Beholder (winner of the Vanity Mile-G1) and additional Grade 1 winners Carina Mia (Acorn), Celestine (Just a Game), Catch a Glimpse (Belmont Oaks Invitational), Harmonize (Del Mar Oaks), Illuminant (Gamely), I’m a Chatterbox (Delaware Handicap), Off the Tracks (Mother Goose), Paola Queen (Test) and Taris (Humana Distaff). They also highlight
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SEPTEMBER SALE SESSIONS September Sale Sessions
For more information about successful September Sale graduates, visit the September Sale microsite at september.keeneland.com. Material includes profiles of grade/group stakeswinning sales graduates, stakes replays and video of each horse selling at Keeneland.
Sept. 12-25 (No sale on Thursday, Sept. 15.) Keeneland Sales Pavilion 4,479 yearlings cataloged The sale catalog is available on Keeneland.com. The entire sale will be streamed live on Keeneland.com. Book 1
sale,” said Keeneland Director of Sales Operations Geoffrey Russell. “From the Triple Crown to Royal Ascot to Dubai’s Racing Festival and the Breeders’ Cup, buyers are attracted to the September Sale for its consistency in producing world-class athletes.”
Sessions begin at 11 a.m. ET.
Monday, Sept. 12
Hips 1-202
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Hips 203-405 (203 head)
Wednesday, Sept. 14
Hips 406-607 (202 head)
All remaining sessions begin at 10 a.m. ET.
Buyers can shop for quality at every level of the market as the catalog will feature yearlings by 242 of the world’s leading sires, led by Arch, Awesome Again, Bernardini, Blame, Bodemeister, Camelot (GB), City Zip, Congrats, Curlin, Distorted Humor, Empire Maker, Flatter, Frankel (GB), Galileo (IRE), Ghostzapper, Giant’s Causeway, Into Mischief, Kitten’s Joy, Lemon Drop Kid, Malibu Moon, Medaglia d’Oro, More Than Ready, Pioneerof the Nile, Redoute’s Choice (AUS), Scat Daddy, Sea The Stars (IRE), Smart Strike, So You Think (NZ), Speightstown, Street Cry (IRE), Street Sense, Tapit, Teofilo (IRE), Tiznow, Uncle Mo and War Front, among others. Also cataloged are yearlings by such exciting freshman stallions as Animal Kingdom, Data Link, Declaration of War, Orb, Oxbow, Paynter, Point of Entry and Shanghai Bobby, among others.
Book 2 Friday, Sept. 16 Saturday, Sept. 17
Hips 608-1007 (400 head) Hips 1008-1407 (400 head)
Book 3 Sunday, Sept. 18
Hips 1408-1817 (410 head)
Monday, Sept. 19
Hips 1818-2227 (410 head)
Book 4 Tuesday, Sept. 20
Hips 2228-2637 (410 head)
Wednesday, Sept 21 Hips 2638-3047 (410 head) Book 5 Thursday, Sept. 22
Hips 3048-3456 (409 head)
Friday, Sept. 23
Hips 3457-3861 (405 head)
Book 6 Saturday, Sept. 24
Hips 3862-4178 (317 head)
Sunday, Sept. 25
Hips 4179-4479 (301 head)
MEDIA CONTACTS Director of Communications Amy Gregory Cell: 859 361-3490 agregory@keeneland.com Communications Associate Amy Owens Cell: 859 421-2566
PREMIER THREE-DAY BOOK 1 CATALOG OPENS 2016 SALE
For the second consecutive year, the sale’s first three sessions comprise the premier Book 1 catalog. The format for the entire sale, which covers 13 sessions, is as follows: Book 1 (Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 12-14) – All sessions begin at 11 a.m. ET. Dark Day (Thursday, Sept. 15) – No sale will be held. Book 2 (Friday-Saturday, Sept. 16-17) – Sessions begin at 10 a.m. Books 3-6 (Sunday-Sunday, Sept. 18-25) – Sessions begin at 10 a.m. Of the 4,479 yearlings cataloged to the 2016 September Sale, 2,334 colts and 2,145 are fillies.
BRISK TRADE MARKS 2015 SEPTEMBER SALE
The 2015 September Sale generated two weeks of robust trade at all levels of the market that resulted in solid gains, including a record-equaling median price. Results reflected a continued trend toward stability in the Thoroughbred market. It was the second consecutive September Sale during which Keeneland sold the highestpriced yearling offered at public auction in North America. The 2015 sale-topper is a colt (now named Tapit High) by leading North American sire Tapit purchased for $2.1 million by Mandy Pope’s Whisper Hill Farm LLC. He was one of 11 yearlings that commanded $1 million or more during the auction. Those horses sold to 10 different entities.
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MEDIA RESOURCES AVAILABLE Keeneland will provide live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the entire September Sale at Keeneland.com. Everyone also can follow the action via Keeneland’s Facebook, Twitter, Periscope, Instagram and Snapchat accounts. From Sunday, Sept. 11, through Wednesday, Sept 14, Keeneland’s Communications Department will produce daily Barn Notes with short articles of interest. During the first three sessions of the sale (Sept. 12-14), timely updates on top-priced horses will be posted on Keeneland.com and on Keeneland’s social media sites. At the conclusion of all 13 sessions, press releases will be distributed via email and posted on Keeneland.com. Additionally, Keeneland will post select photos and video on its FTP site each day during Book 1 and periodically through the remainder of the sale. Photos will include scenics, toppriced horses, consignors, buyers and other notable personalities. September Sale b-roll and general photos are available on Keeneland’s FTP site for editorial use: https://sftp.keeneland.com Login: editorialphotos Password: fall2016 Directory: editorialphotos Folder: 2016 September Sale Please credit as “Keeneland photo” or “Keeneland video.” Keeneland.com contains a wealth of information about the sales. The websites features searchable catalogs and results dating back to 1999 as well as a list of stakes-winning sales graduates that can be sorted and downloaded. Another useful resource is the September Sale microsite at september.keeneland.com that features profiles of grade/group stakes-winning sales graduates, stakes replays and video of each horse selling at Keeneland.
WIRELESS AVAILABILITY
Keeneland’s wireless network extends to all open areas between barns (show areas), the show ring near the Sales Pavilion and the Sales Pavilion. Please look for the “Keeneland Guest” Wi-Fi network on your mobile device. The network is open to the public and does not require a password. If you have any issues, please let us know. 5
KEENELAND SALES STAFF Bob Elliston | Vice President of Racing and Sales Bob Elliston joined Keeneland in August 2016 as Vice President of Racing and Sales. He previously held the position of Executive Vice President and COO of Breeders’ Cup Limited since 2012. Keeneland’s globally significant racing and sales business lines are being consolidated under Elliston to align resources, foster relationships with horsemen and continuously improve the Keeneland experience from sales ring to winner’s circle. Elliston oversee departments that provide support for racing and sales, including Broadcast Services, Communications, Marketing and Sponsorship. Prior to joining Breeders’ Cup, Elliston was President and CEO of Turfway Park. He has earned the Kentucky HBPA’s Man of the Year distinction and the Kentucky Harness Horsemen’s Presidential Award for distinguished service. Previously, he was Executive Chairman of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Board. He also is on the boards of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Lexington Center Corporation and LexArts. Bob and his wife, Sharon, an attorney, have two daughters, Abby and Haley.
Mark Maronde | Director of Sales Development Mark Maronde brings more than 20 years of experience in the Thoroughbred industry to the Keeneland sales team, which he joined in April 2009. He assists with recruiting and marketing efforts for the Keeneland sales and serves as a member of the yearling inspection team. Maronde spent five years in the bloodstock division of WinStar Farm prior to Keeneland. He honed his inspection and sales recruiting skills as National Field Representative for Barretts’ Equine Ltd. (1996–2009) and with the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (2007–2009). He also worked for Cromwell Bloodstock from 1990–1995.
Geoffrey G. Russell | Director of Sales Operations Geoffrey Russell has served as Keeneland’s Director of Sales since June 2001. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Russell gained early experience at Coolmore Stud and as a bid spotter at Goffs. He came to the U.S. in 1982, first working at Fasig-Tipton Sales and then at Elmendorf Farm. He returned to Fasig-Tipton as Vice President of Fasig-Tipton Appraisals and Director of Sales Administration prior to joining Keeneland in 1996 as Assistant Director of Sales to Rogers Beasley. Russell represents Keeneland on the Sales Integrity Task Force, International Catalogue Standards Committee (NA) (ICSC), International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee (IRPAC), and is Vice Chairman of the Society of International Thoroughbred Auctioneers (SITA). He is also on the board of the Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation.
Thomas J. Thornbury | Associate Director of Sales Operations Tom Thornbury was named Keeneland’s Associate Director of Sales in June 2002. In his position, Thornbury acts as liaison to consignor interests, cultivates relationships with horsemen in emerging racing markets, and serves as a member of the yearling inspection team. Thornbury grew up on the farm owned by his father, John Thornbury, and partner Dr. Robert Copelan, where he was involved in training and farm management, and assisted in equine orthopedic surgery. Thornbury spent nearly 10 years at Airdrie Stud, owned by former Governor and Mrs. Brereton C. Jones, working first as yearling manager and later as general manager. He is a past president of the Thoroughbred Club of America and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club, and formerly served on the board of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders. 6
Ryan Mahan | Director of Auctioneers Ryan Mahan considered following his stepfather, Dr. Robert Copelan, into veterinary medicine. Instead, he finds himself in the auction stand at the leading Thoroughbred sales company in the world. Mahan initially had his own auction company but in 1977 he came to work at Keeneland as a bid spotter and later chief announcer for several years following the departure of Tom Hammond. Promoted to auctioneer in the mid ’80s, he succeeded the late Tom Caldwell in 2001 as senior auctioneer. Mahan also serves on the inspection team for Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale.
Suzy White | Director of Sales Accounting Suzy White oversees the entire accounting process related to Keeneland sales. This includes working closely with buyers and consignors for the collection and distribution of sales proceeds. White was born in Lexington, grew up in nearby Georgetown, Ky., and has family involvement in the industry. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, she has worked at Keeneland for 23 years.
Chip McGaughey | Sales Associate Chip McGaughey joined the Keeneland sales team on Feb. 1, 2015. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, McGaughey gained experience in racing through his father, Hall of Fame trainer C.R. “Shug” McGaughey, and while working as an inaugural Brand Ambassador for America’s Best Racing, The Jockey Club’s initiative to introduce young people to the sport. McGaughey formerly was an account planner at Cornett Integrated Marketing Solutions in Lexington, where, in addition to managing the Brand Ambassador Program, he was responsible for marketing America’s Best Racing and the Keeneland sales.
Jesse Ullery | Sales Associate Jesse Ullery, who has served as a Pedigree Announcer at Keeneland sales since January 2014, joined Keeneland’s Sales Department as Sales Associate on Feb. 22, 2016. He was the director of racing at Fair Meadows and Will Rogers Downs in Oklahoma. Born in Montana and raised in Phoenix, Ullery has a family heavily involved in racing. He was introduced to the sport by his grandfather Burton Farley, a trainer in the Northwest and at Turf Paradise, and by his aunt Coralee Farley, a longtime racing official. His mother, LeAnn Hickman, works for Coady Photography. Ullery’s first involvement in equine auctions came while working in the summers at a monthly sale in Montana managed by his father, Keith Ullery. He later gained experience at Thoroughbred sales conducted by the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society, Heritage Place and the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company. The PA announcer for his high school sports teams, Ullery at 19 became the track announcer at Fair Meadows in Tulsa in 2007. He was named to the same post at Will Rogers and Blue Ribbon Downs in Oklahoma the following year. 7
September Sale Gross, Average, Median Figures for Books 1 and 2 (2001-2015)
Sale Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 2015 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 150 142 151 258 267 Gross $ 44,642,000 $ 42,965,000 $ 46,754,000 $ 38,462,000 $ 32,095,000 Average $ 297,613 $ 302,570 $ 309,629 $ 149,078 $ 120,206 Median $ 265,000 $ 245,000 $ 250,000 $ 120,000 $ 100,000 2014 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 120 121 104 128 294 250 Gross $ 33,165,000 $ 37,788,000 $ 29,615,000 $ 41,585,000 $ 35,634,500 $ 28,430,000 Average $ 276,375 $ 312,298 $ 284,760 $ 324,883 $ 121,206 $ 113,720 Median $ 245,000 $ 280,000 $ 200,000 $ 225,000 $ 100,000 $ 90,000 2013 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 130 139 135 142 280 290 Gross $ 34,735,000 $ 34,886,000 $ 41,890,000 $ 41,874,000 $ 35,308,000 $ 28,229,000 Average $ 267,192 $ 250,978 $ 310,296 $ 294,887 $ 126,100 $ 97,341 Median $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 240,000 $ 210,000 $ 112,500 $ 80,000 2012 Book Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 75 186 196 198 Gross $ 30,290,000 $ 32,240,000 $ 34,573,000 $ 35,750,000 Average $ 403,867 $ 173,333 $ 176,393 $ 180,556 Median $ 350,000 $ 150,000 $ 145,000 $ 140,000 2011 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 67 62 200 215 209 Gross $ 25,260,000 $ 20,340,000 $ 32,756,500 $ 32,819,500 $ 34,040,500 Average $ 377,015 $ 328,065 $ 163,783 $ 152,649 $ 162,873 Median $ 350,000 $ 300,000 $ 127,500 $ 130,000 $ 130,000 2010 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 69 58 204 196 197 217 Gross $ 23,965,000 $ 20,340,000 $ 27,292,000 $ 23,859,000 $ 23,234,000 $ 23,297,500 Average $ 347,319 $ 350,690 $ 133,784 $ 121,730 $ 117,939 $ 107,362 Median $ 250,000 $ 312,500 $ 97,500 $ 85,000 $ 100,000 $ 85,000 2009 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 107 115 229 252 Gross $ 24,949,000 $ 33,807,000 $ 32,718,000 $ 26,185,500 Average $ 233,168 $ 293,974 $ 142,873 $ 103,911 Median $ 200,000 $ 250,000 $ 100,000 $ 75,000 2008 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 154 146 270 267 Gross $ 56,047,000 $ 57,310,000 $ 50,807,000 $ 40,534,700 Average $ 363,942 $ 392,534 $ 188,174 $ 151,815 Median $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 160,000 $ 125,000 2007 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 171 166 260 257 Gross $ 67,395,000 $ 77,982,000 $ 52,835,000 $ 45,078,500 Average $ 394,123 $ 469,771 $ 203,212 $ 175,403 Median $ 300,000 $ 332,500 $ 160,000 $ 150,000 2006 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 163 161 265 273 Gross $ 87,900,000 $ 94,960,000 $ 48,275,000 $ 41,774,500 Average $ 539,264 $ 589,814 $ 182,170 $ 153,020 Median $ 310,000 $ 300,000 $ 150,000 $ 120,000 2005 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 188 184 282 263 Gross $ 88,712,000 $ 98,502,000 $ 50,257,000 $ 34,344,000 Average $ 471,872 $ 535,337 $ 178,216 $ 130,586 Median $ 300,000 $ 272,500 $ 130,000 $ 100,000 8
September Sale Gross, Average, Median Figures for Books 1 and 2 (2001-2015) Sale Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 2004 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 170 179 276 273 Gross $ 63,185,000 $ 87,463,000 $ 43,920,000 $ 37,175,000 Average $ 371,676 $ 488,620 $ 159,130 $ 136,172 Median $ 262,500 $ 260,000 $ 130,000 $ 100,000 2003 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 166 173 265 252 Gross $ 60,555,000 $ 70,695,000 $ 35,164,000 $ 31,809,500 Average $ 364,789 $ 408,642 $ 132,694 $ 126,228 Median $ 225,000 $ 240,000 $ 95,000 $ 90,000 2002 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 195 182 258 244 Gross $ 50,431,000 $ 50,145,000 $ 27,137,500 $ 22,330,500 Average $ 258,621 $ 275,522 $ 105,184 $ 91,518 Median $ 170,000 $ 175,000 $ 88,500 $ 72,000 2001 Book Book 1 Book 1 Book 2 Book 2 No. Sold 156 197 204 252 Gross $ 60,331,000 $ 75,987,000 $ 37,196,500 $ 23,445,500 Average $ 386,737 $ 385,721 $ 140,896 $ 93,038 Median $ 250,000 $ 185,000 $ 100,000 $ 65,000
2015 September Yearling Sale Session Breakdowns
Session
Date
# Sold
Gross
Average
Median Million $ RNAs RNA% Outs Cataloged
1.
Monday
Sept. 14
150
$44,642,000
$297,613
$265,000
2
68
31.2%
23
241
2.
Tuesday
Sept. 15
142
$42,965,000
$302,570
$245,000
3
66
31.7%
34
242
Subtotal 292 $87,607,000 $300,024 $250,000 5 134 31.5% 57
483
3.
Sept. 16
241
Wednesday
151
$46,754,000
$309,629
$250,000
6
64
29.8%
26
Subtotal 443 $134,361,000 $303,298 $250,000 11 198 30.9% 83
724
No sale on Thursday, Sept. 17. 4.
Friday
Sept. 18 258 $38,462,000 $149,078 $120,000 0 102 28.3% 43
Subtotal 701 $172,823,000 $246,538 $200,000 11 300
5.
Sept. 19 267 $32,095,000 $120,206 $100,000 0 101 27.4% 35
Saturday
30% 126
Subtotal 968 $204,918,000 $211,692 $150,000 11 401 29.3% 161
6.
Sept. 20 266 $19,618,000 $73,752 $55,000 0 102 27.7% 34
Sunday
Subtotal 1,234
7.
Sept. 21
Monday
270
Subtotal 1,504
8.
Sept. 22
Tuesday
292
Subtotal 1,796
9.
Sept. 23
Wednesday
280
Subtotal 2,076
10.
Sept. 24
Thursday
283
Subtotal 2,359
11.
Sept. 25
Friday
216
Subtotal 2,575
12.
Sept. 26
Saturday
170
$224,536,000 $181,958 $130,000 $21,034,500
$77,906
$55,000
$245,570,500 $163,278 $105,000 $14,192,700
$48,605
$259,763,200 $144,634 $10,684,100
$38,158
$270,447,300 $130,273 $6,513,000
$23,014
$276,960,300 $117,406 $3,017,000
$13,968
$279,977,300 $108,729 $1,518,800
$8,934
Total 2,745 $281,496,100 $102,549 9
$35,000 $95,000 $25,000 $80,000 $17,000 $65,000 $9,000 $57,000 $7,000
11 503 0
95
29% 195 26%
37
11 598 28.4% 232 0
74
20.2%
34
11 672 27.2% 266 0
76
21.3%
43
11 748 26.5% 309 0
64
18.4%
52
11 812 25.6% 361 0
32
12.9%
70
11 844 24.7% 431 0
35
17.1%
109
$50,000 11 879 24.3% 540
403 1,127 403 1,530 402 1,932 402 2,334 400 2,734 399 3,133 399 3,532 318 3,850 314 4,164
SEPTEMBER YEARLING SALE 73RD ANNUAL The Keeneland September Yearling Sale has evolved from humble beginnings to become the global marketplace for Thoroughbred yearlings.
Two colts by Tapit from the consignment of Gainesway, agent, were the most expensive purchases of Keeneland’s 2015 September Yearling Sale. The $2.1 million sale-topper (left) was sold to Mandy Pope’s Whisper Hill Farm, and Roy and Gretchen Jackson’s Lael Stable acquired the $1.65 million second-high seller.
Price Horse
Highest Prices — September Yearling Sale Colts
Breeding
Purchaser
$11,700,000 Meydan City (Kingmambo-Crown of Crimson) John Ferguson 9,700,000 Jalil (Storm Cat-Tranquility Lake) John Ferguson 9,200,000 Plavius (Danzig-Sharp Minister) John Ferguson 8,200,000 Act of Diplomacy (Storm Cat-Awesome Humor) John Ferguson 8,000,000 Mr. Sekiguchi (Storm Cat-Welcome Surprise) Hideyuki Mori 6,800,000 Tasmanian Tiger (Storm Cat-Hum Along) D.L. O’Byrne 6,400,000 Van Nistelrooy (Storm Cat-Halory) D.L. O’Byrne 6,300,000 Objectivity (Storm Cat-Secret Status) John Ferguson 5,700,000 Nawalchida (Mr. Greeley-Silvester Lady [GB]) John Ferguson 5,500,000 Alajwad (Storm Cat-La Affirmed) John Ferguson Bloodstock
Price Horse
From 1944, the inaugural year, through 1948, the fall yearlings were sold in an auction which included broodmares, weanlings, stallions and horses of other ages. In 1949, approximately half of the yearlings were sold in a separate October sale and the remainder in a November mixed stock sale as usual. In 1950, the yearlings were sold separately by session, but in the same week as the other stock. In 1951, the fall yearling sales were set farther apart from the fall mixed stock sale, with the yearling auctions preceding the other sale by a week or more. In 1960, the yearling sales were moved to September. In 1981, the yearling sale was held in two four-day segments. Selected sessions were inaugurated in 1989.
Breeding
Fillies
Purchaser
$4,400,000 Moon’s Whisper (Storm Cat-East of the Moon) Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd. 4,000,000 Showlady (Theatrical [IRE]-Claxton’s Slew) John Ferguson Bloodstock 3,800,000 Illusive Serenity (Gone West-Touch of Greatness) John Ferguson 3,800,000 Egyptian Queen (Storm Cat-Warrior Queen) D.L. O’Byrne 3,200,000 Charming (Seeking the Gold-Take Charge Lady) Todd A. Pletcher, agent 3,100,000 Chimayo (A.P. Indy-Chimichurri) John Ferguson 3,000,000 Surprises Welcomed (Storm Cat-Welcome Surprise) Southern Equine 2,800,000 Perfect Chance (Unbridled’s Song-Win Crafty Lady) John Ferguson 2,700,000 (unnamed) (Mr. Greeley-Silvery Swan) Robert and Beverly Lewis 2,700,000 Queenofalldiamonds (Kingmambo-Escena) Live Oak Plantation
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Consignor Burleson Farms LLC, agent Mill Ridge Sales, agent for Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Wygod Monticule LLC Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent Lane’s End, agent Lane’s End, agent Lane’s End, agent for Stonerside Stable Lane’s End, agent Vinery Ltd. Eaton Sales, agent
Consignor Lane’s End, agent Lane’s End, agent for Brookside Farms Three Chinmeys Sales, agent Eaton Sales, agent Eaton Sales, agent Gainesway, agent for Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC Lane’s End, agent Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent for Liberation Farm, Needham-Betz Denali Stud (Craig and Holly Bandoroff), agent for Falls Creek Farm
Year 2006 2005 2006 2006 2004 2000 2001 2005 2006 2001
Year 2000 2000 2003 2005 2006 2008 2006 2006 2005 2005
History of September Yearling Sale Colts/Geldings Fillies No. Year
No. Sold
Average
No. Sold
Average
Grand Totals
Cataloged No. Sold Average
Median
Gross
2015 1,494 $113,009 1,251 $ 89,969 4,164 2,745 $ 102,549 $50,000 $ 281,496,100 2014 1,558 108,654 1,261 87,769 4,181 2,819 99,312 50,000 279,960,500 2013 1,484 111,559 1,260 91,220 3,908 2,744 102,220 50,000 280,491,300 2012 1,316 97,359 1,200 76,332 3,604 2,516 87,354 45,000 219,781,500 2011 1,575 84,753 1,346 66,867 4,319 2,921 76,511 30,000 223,487,800 2010 1,694 72,119 1,365 55,741 4,857 3,059 64,811 25,000 198,257,900 2009 1,664 66,847 1,495 53,930 5,189 3,159 60,734 22,000 191,859,200 2008 1,876 99,148 1,729 82,127 5,555 3,605 90,984 37,000 327,999,100 2007 2,013 110,888 1,786 90,594 5,553 3,799 101,347 42,000 385,018,600 2006 1,918 131,782 1,638 89,763 5,161 3,556 112,427 45,000 399,791,800 2005 1,895 128,907 1,650 84,891 5,110 3,545 108,420 40,000 384,349,900 2004 1,737 116,232 1,633 75,327 4,891 3,370 96,411 37,000 324,904,300 2003 1,622 102,706 1,347 79,833 4,294 2,969 92,329 34,000 274,125,300 2002 1,556 80,764 1,378 61,785 4,367 2,934 71,850 30,000 210,809,000 2001 1,561 102,678 1,334 70,398 4,481 2,895 87,803 25,000 254,190,600 2000 1,758 99,148 1,551 75,518 4,646 3,313 88,085 27,000 291,827,100 1999 1,623 88,294 1,388 64,638 4,090 3,011 77,390 30,000 233,020,800 1998 1,542 66,240 1,318 51,342 2,860 59,375 26,000 169,811,800 1997 1,530 61,268 1,314 46,367 2,844 54,384 26,000 154,666,800 1996 1,573 55,576 1,376 36,292 2,949 46,578 22,000 137,358,600 1995 1,604 50,925 1,354 35,773 2,958 43,990 23,000 130,121,300 1994 1,522 42,234 1,295 31,220 2,817 37,171 22,000 104,709,900 1993 1,392 40,296 1,102 28,692 2,494 35,168 20,000 87,710,100 1992 1,425 33,044 1,335 23,521 2,760 28,438 16,000 78,488,800 1991 1,406 34,555 1,217 23,851 2,623 29,589 17,000 77,611,500 1990 1,471 36,139 1,442 23,119 2,913 29,6945 18,000 86,499,000 1989 1,145 36,665 1,116 31,897 2,261 34,312 20,000 77,578,600 1988 1,197 30,386 1,102 25,722 2,299 28,150 15,000 64,717,700 1987 1,117 37,709 1,073 28,247 2,190 33,073 19,000 72,430,100 1986 1,021 29,203 866 30,452 1,887 29,776 – 56,187,500 1985 1,007 33,379 855 33,239 1,862 33,324 – 62,049,600 1984 1,175 29,258 998 30,161 2,173 29,672 – 64,479,300 1983 1,244 29,528 1,001 33,549 2,245 31,321 – 70,314,800 1982 911 31,883 732 30,202 1,643 31,134 – 51,153,600 1981 1,321 25,098 1,121 27,822 2,442 26,348 – 64,343,200 1980 1,009 26,579 957 25,959 1,966 26,276 – 51,660,400 1979 889 19,797 844 18,344 1,733 19,089 – 33,082,200 1978 820 15,084 776 13,022 1,596 14,081 – 22,474,000 1977 761 14,304 664 11,526 1,425 13,009 – 18,538,500 1976 759 12,049 751 9,416 1,510 10,739 – 16,216,400 1975 630 10,878 598 8,085 1,228 9,518 – 11,688,000 1974 827 8,493 774 6,837 1,601 7,692 – 12,315,700 1973 647 9,266 635 7,038 1,282 8,163 – 10,464,500 1972 661 6,959 691 5,357 1,352 6,140 – 8,301,200 1971 560 6,743 537 4,693 1,097 5,740 – 6,296,200 1970 578 4,991 535 4,032 1,113 4,530 – 5,042,100 1969 614 4,894 548 3,948 1,1621 4,448 – 5,168,500 1968 499 5,301 508 4,052 1,007 4,671 – 4,703,500 1967 543 4,408 494 3,351 1,037 3,905 – 4,049,200 1966 518 4,135 482 3,059 1,000 3,616 – 3,616,200 1965 488 4,068 433 3,597 921 3,847 – 3,542,700 1964 514 3,959 464 2,857 978 3,436 – 3,360,800 1963 430 4,172 473 3,105 903 3,613 – 3,262,600 1962 380 4,009 417 2,617 797 3,281 – 2,614,700 1961 362 3,244 392 1,969 754 2,581 – 1,946,200 1960 369 3,108 365 2,090 734 2,602 – 1,910,000 1959 365 3,196 362 1,839 727 2,520 – 1,832,300 1958 332 3,472 333 2,173 665 2,822 – 1,876,400 1957 329 3,112 369 2,222 698 2,641 – 1,843,600 1956 278 3,227 301 1,842 579 2,507 – 1,451,500 1955 251 2,848 261 1,717 5122 2,271 – 1,162,800 1954 293 2,450 327 1,704 6203 2,057 – 1,275,200
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History of September Yearling Sale Colts/Geldings Fillies No. Year
No. Sold
Average
No. Sold
Average
Grand Totals
Cataloged No. Sold Average
Median
Gross
1953 291 $ 2,831 286 $ 1,723 5574 $ 2,282 – $ 1,316,600 1952 273 2,964 279 1,488 552 2,218 – 1,224,450 1951 317 2,760 329 1,913 646 2,329 – 1,504,500 1950 299 2,488 313 1,166 612 1,812 – 1,108,925 1949 216 2,077 256 1,196 472 1,599 – 754,650 1948 216 2,394 248 1,577 464 1,957 – 908,250 1947 165 2,760 195 2,220 360 2,468 – 888,300 1946 151 4,893 218 2,360 369 3,397 – 1,253,400 1945 127 4,478 149 2,893 276 3,622 – 999,750 1944 92 2,445 117 1,659 209 2,005 – 419,100 Horses which failed to meet their reserve bid not included after 1984. 1 Excludes 13 horses of racing age from James Graham Brown Foundation (1969). 2 Excludes 6 Wells Estate and 4 Bell Estate yearlings (1955). 3 Excludes 2 Melrose Estate yearlings (1954). 4 Excludes 5 Brann Estate Yearlings (1953). 5 Includes John Franks Dispersal, 135 horses for $2,207,700 (1990).
2015 Leading Buyers by Gross Buyer
No. Purchased
John Ferguson Crupi’s New Castle Ben Glass, agent Shadwell Estate Company Ltd. Conquest Stables
24 25 26 9 21
2015 Leading Consignors by Gross Gross
Consignor
$8,235,000 7,190,000 5,550,000 4,755,000 3,710,000
Leading Buyers by Gross Year Buyer
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985
John Ferguson John Ferguson Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd. Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd. John Ferguson Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd. John Ferguson Bloodstock John Ferguson Demi O’Byrne John Ferguson John Ferguson Bloodstock John Ferguson Bloodstock John Ferguson Bloodstock John Ferguson Bloodstock John Ferguson Bloodstock John Ferguson Bloodstock John Ferguson Bloodstock Eugene Melnyk Eugene Melnyk C. Gordon-Watson The Thoroughbred Corp. Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd. D. Wayne Lukas Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd. Darley Stud Management D. Wayne Lukas D. Wayne Lukas D. Wayne Lukas Darley Stud Management Darley Stud Management Tote Cherry-Downes Bloodstock
No. Purchased 24 22 27 17 36 22 34 27 13 34 27 54 28 26 33 45 26 16 15 25 11 15 21 10 18 21 13 16 9 15 17
No. Sold
Taylor Made Sales Agency Lane’s End Gainesway Eaton Sales Denali Stud
Gross
256 $32,822,200 179 25,156,900 119 23,489,900 97 11,447,600 76 10,481,400
Leading Consignors by Gross Gross
Year Consignor
$ 8,235,000 7,880,000 11,600,000 8,250,000 8,870,000 8,230,000 13,980,000 18,185,000 17,920,000 59,945,000 41,875,000 33,930,000 20,990,000 13,555,000 27,835,000 31,520,000 15,962,000 4,505,000 3,719,000 2,222,000 2,995,000 2,340,000 3,512,000 1,870,000 2,865,000 3,999,000 2,535,000 2,042,000 2,830,000 2,234,000 2,182,500
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985
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Taylor Made Sales Agency Lane’s End Taylor Made Sales Agency Taylor Made Sales Agency Lane’s End Taylor Made Sales Agency Taylor Made Sales Agency Taylor Made Sales Agency Taylor Made Sales Agency Taylor Made Sales Agency Taylor Made Sales Agency Taylor Made Sales Agency Lane’s End Taylor Made Sales Agency Lane’s End Lane’s End Taylor Made Sales Agency Taylor Made Sales Agency Eaton Sales Taylor Made Sales Agency Taylor Made Sales Agency Taylor Made Sales Agency Eaton-Williams Eaton-Williams Eaton-Williams Eaton-Williams Eaton-Williams Taylor Made Sales Agency Lane’s End Spendthrift Farm Spendthrift Farm
No. Sold 256 211 254 242 335 341 324 374 415 406 360 377 157 253 113 180 321 289 179 259 197 205 109 98 80 61 67 137 23 57 63
Gross $ 32,822,200 28,581,700 31,313,500 23,752,000 27,437,000 28,873,800 26,488,600 48,929,900 57,961,500 58,108,800 60,997,400 48,899,000 32,924,400 25,313,100 31,103,800 53,874,300 25,175,700 15,238,400 15,223,500 11,390,700 8,276,500 8,946,500 5,733,200 5,442,700 4,925,500 4,136,200 5,349,000 3,180,500 2,422,000 1,845,200 2,524,900
Sire Averages (Only sires represented by 3 or more yearlings included) Year Sire
No. of Average Yearlings
2015 War Front 2014 Tapit 2013 Galileo (IRE) 2012 A.P. Indy 2011 A.P. Indy 2010 A.P. Indy 2009 Storm Cat 2008 Storm Cat 2007 A.P. Indy 2006 Danzig 2005 Storm Cat
21 36 5 9 8 16 20 19 23 12 26
$600,714 603,472 523,000 466,111 411,875 514,688 427,500 584,737 858,043 1,465,833 1,766,731
Year Sire
No. of Average Yearlings
2004 Storm Cat 2003 Storm Cat 2002 Danzig 2001 Storm Cat 2000 Storm Cat 1999 Mr. Prospector 1998 Storm Cat 1997 Danzig 1996 Forty Niner 1995 Deputy Minister
13 12 6 13 16 5 5 4 11 12
$ 1,615,384 956,667 976,667 1,756,538 1,401,750 1,178,000 786,000 335,000 274,091 256,750
Year Sire
No. of Average Yearlings
1994 Forty Niner 1993 Danzig 1992 Forty Niner 1991 Mr. Prospector 1990 In Reality 1989 Secretariat 1988 Mr. Prospector 1987 Alleged 1986 Alydar 1985 Nodouble
7 4 6 3 3 3 3 10 3 4
$ 193,143 266,250 218,333 186,667 169,000 283,333 283,333 186,050 445,000 171,250
Million-Dollar Yearlings — September Yearling Sale Sale
Total
(Number Sold by Total Sale and Session) Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
2015 11 2 3 6 0 0 N/A 2014 13 2 3 2 6 0 0 2013 18 4 4 5 5 0 0 2012 7 5 0 1 1 0 0 2011 6 2 1 1 0 2 0 2010 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 2009 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 2008 18 5 12 0 1 0 0 2007 32 11 19 1 0 1 0 2006 32 16 14 0 2 0 0 2005 40 21 17 1 0 1 0 2004 26 8 18 0 0 0 0 2003 27 10 17 0 0 0 0 2002 15 6 8 0 1 0 0 2001 27 9 15 3 0 0 0 2000 28 8 19 0 0 0 1 1999 23 7 14 1 1 0 0 1998 12 4 8 0 0 0 0 1997 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1996 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1995 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 No million-dollar yearlings were sold in September from 1988–1994. 1987 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 The September Yearling Sale realized its first $1 million yearling in 1987 when Darley Stud Management purchased Brush Aside, a colt by Alleged out of the High Perch mare Top Twig (IRE), for $1.1 million from the Lane’s End consignment.
Year Horse
Sale-Topping Horses by Year — September Yearling Sale Colts
Breeding
Purchaser
2015 Tapit High (Tapit-Silver Colors) Whisper Hill Farm 2014 Air Vice Marshal (War Front-Gold Vault) M.V. Magnier Mohaymen (Tapit-Justwhistledixie) Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd. 2013 Treaty of Rome (War Front-Blading Gold Ring) M.V. Magnier 2012 Heyaarat (Distorted Humor-Mushka) Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd. 2011 Powerful (A.P. Indy-Malka) Amerman, Evans and Co. 2010 Mr. Besilu (A.P. Indy-Balance) Besilu Stables 2009 Storm ‘N Indian (Storm Cat-Fleet Indian) John Ferguson 2008 Keeneland Breeze (A.P. Indy-Taegu) Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd. 2007 Dunkirk (Unbridled’s Song-Secret Status) Demi O’Byrne 2006 Meydan City (Kingmambo-Crown of Crimson) John Ferguson 2005 Jalil (Storm Cat-Tranquility Lake) John Ferguson 13
Consignor
Gainesway, agent Claiborne Farm, agent Clearsky Farms, agent Woods Edge Farm, agent Eaton Sales, agent for Brushwood Stable Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent Mill Ridge Sales, agent Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent Mt. Brilliant Farm LLC Lane’s End, agent Burleson Farms, LLC, agent Mill Ridge Sales, agent for Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Wygod
Price $ 2,100,000 2,200,000 2,200,000 2,500,000 1,650,000 1,400,000 4,200,000 2,050,000 1,500,000 3,700,000 11,700,000 9,700,000
Sale-Topping Horses by Year — September Yearling Sale Year Horse
Breeding
Purchaser
2004 Mr. Sekiguchi (Storm Cat-Welcome Surprise) Hideyuki Mori 2003 Olympic (Danzig-Queena) Demi O’Byrne 2002 The Mighty Tiger (Storm Cat-Clear Mandate) Demi O’Byrne 2001 Van Nistelrooy (Storm Cat-Halory) Demi O’Byrne 2000 Tasmanian Tiger (Storm Cat-Hum Along) Demi O’Byrne 1999 Dubai to Dubai (Kris S.-Mr. P’s Princess) John Ferguson Bloodstock 1998 Hardy (Mr. Prospector-Korveya) Demi O’Byrne 1997 Sasha’s Prospect (Mr. Prospector-Missy’s Mirage) Padua Stables, Inc. 1996 (unnamed) (Gone West-Existentialist) Fox Hill Farm, Richard C. Porter 1995 Earth Star (Deputy Minister-Bold Lady Anne) The Thoroughbred Corp. 1994 Exetera (Forty Niner-Hattab Gal) Verne H. Winchell 1993 Coordinator (Deputy Minister-Won’t She Tell) D. Wayne Lukas 1992 Darby Stubbles (Seattle Slew-Darby Shuffle) Due Process Stable 1991 Jack Livingston (Deputy Minister-Chuckle) Due Process Stable 1990 Cash Price (Deputy Minister-Male Strike) D. Wayne Lukas 1989 Polish Patriot (Danzig-Maria Waleska [IRE]) James Delahooke, agent 1988 Paris Doctor (Copelan-Joans Paris) Mint Tree Stable 1987 Brush Aside (Alleged-Top Twig [IRE]) Darley Stud Management 1986 Alydar’s Hope (Alydar-Olmec) Horse France 1985 Chicanery Slew (Seattle Slew-Chicanery) Farid Sefa
Year Horse
Breeding
Fillies
Purchaser
2015 Unnamed (Bernardini-Pilfer) Justin Zayat 2014 Gioia Stella (Medaglia d’Oro-Dowry) Moyglare Stud 2013 I’ll Take Charge (Indian Charlie-Take Charge Lady) Whisper Hill Farm LLC 2012 Fascinating (Smart Strike-Untouched Talent) Sikura and Lunsford 2011 Ultimate Reward (Unbridled’s Song-Lady of Choice) Besilu Stables 2010 Explainable (Dynaformer-Bank Audit) Lael Stable/Nicoma, agent 2009 Onepointhreekarats (Medaglia d’Oro-Beaties for Real) Live Oak Plantation 2008 Chimayo (A.P. Indy-Chimichurri) John Ferguson 2007 Totally Devoted (Seeking the Gold-Crystal Crossing[IRE]) Demi O’Byrne 2006 Charming (Seeking the Gold-Take Charge Lady) Todd A. Pletcher, agent 2005 Egyptian Queen (Storm Cat-Warrior Queen) Demi O’Byrne 2004 Cercle d’Amour (Storm Cat-Warm Mood) John Ferguson 2003 Illusive Serenity (Gone West-Touch of Greatness) John Ferguson 2002 Speed Succeeds (Gone West-Daijin) Live Oak Plantation 2001 Ashraaf (Deputy Minister-Cinnamon Sugar [IRE]) John Ferguson Bloodstock 2000 Moon’s Whisper (Storm Cat-East of the Moon) Shadwell Estate Co. 1999 Dietrich (Storm Cat-Piquetnol) Demi O’Byrne 1998 Widady (Gone West-My Song for You) The Thoroughbred Corp. 1997 Sugar Plum Fairy (Danzig-I’m Sweets) Demi O’Byrne 1996 Forty Carats (Forty Niner-My Song for You) Robert and Beverly Lewis 1995 Coyote Cafe (Seeking the Gold-Dontstop Themusic) Clarence Scharbauer Jr. 1994 Sheer Elegance (Capote-Great Lady M.) R.W. Mulhall, agent 1993 Bawader (Danzig-Michelle Mon Amour) Shadwell Estate Co. 1992 Island of Silver (Forty Niner-Embellished) Darley Stud Management 1991 Bally Five (Miswaki-Charlotte Amalie [FR]) Due Process Stable 1990 Rainy Night (Caro [IRE]-Made in America) D. Wayne Lukas 1989 Shenandoah Snow (Secretariat-Snowdonia) Lazy Lane Farms 1988 Tightly (Alydar-Excitable Lady) Pete Heath, agent 1987 Arctic Heroine (Arctic Tern- Proud Pattie) Darley Stud Management 1986 Alydar’s Fable (Alydar-Fairway Fable) Horse France 1985 Tashinsky (Nijinsky II-Tash) Equine Management
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Consignor Lane’s End, agent Middlebrook Farm, agent Lane’s End, agent Lane’s End, agent for Stonerside Stable Lane’s End, agent Dixiana Farm, Inc. (Bruce Kline), agent for Harold Harrison Eaton Sales, agent Eaton Sales, agent Mill Ridge Sales, agent Ed Connor,Chance Farm, agent Katalpa Farm, agent for Katalpa Farm and Oakwind Farm Fawn Leap Farm Eaton-Williams, agent Runnymede Farm, Catesby W. Clay Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency Robert E. Courtney, agent Lin-Drake Farm, Eaton-Williams, agent Lane’s End Farm Dr. Robert Azar, Echo Valley Horse Farm, agent Victor Heerman, agent
Consignor Gainesway, agent Royal Oak Farm Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency Brookdale Sales, agent for Audley Farm Dromoland Farm Inc., agent Eaton Sales, agent for St. George Farm LLC Summerfield (Francis and Barbara Vanlangendonck), agent Gainesway, agent for Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC Eaton Sales, agent Eaton Sales, agent Eaton Sales, agent Lane’s End, agent Three Chimneys Sales, agent Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent Lane’s End, agent Lane’s End, agent Lane’s End, agent Mill Ridge Sales, agent Eaton Sales, agent Mill Ridge Sales, agent Woodlynn Farm Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for Joseph and William Stavola Kennelot Stables Limited, Calumet Farm, Agent Eaton-Williams, agent Eaton-Williams, agent Brereton C. Jones, agent Angus Glen Farm, Eaton-Williams, agent Barry L. Weisbord, Trustee for Tom Gentry, Crystal Springs Farm, agent Bedford Farm Fairway Farm, William Floyd Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency
Price $ 8,000,000 3,600,000 2,500,000 6,400,000 6,800,000 3,900,000 2,100,000 2,300,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 625,000 775,000 400,000 900,000 535,000 375,000 625,000 1,100,000 300,000 410,000
Price $ 1,500,000 1,500,000 2,200,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 900,000 1,300,000 3,100,000 1,600,000 3,200,000 3,800,000 1,700,000 3,800,000 1,450,000 2,300,000 4,400,000 2,000,000 1,450,000 950,000 600,000 600,000 535,000 400,000 350,000 600,000 535,000 700,000 390,000 600,000 525,000 440,000
SEPTEMBER SALES GRADUATES — Graded Stakes Winners Sold 2011–2015 2016 stakes winners through Sept. 5 are listed in bold Horse A Capela
GSW Breeding G3* Corinthian-Lucky Striker
*Indicates multiple graded stakes wins
Price Buyer $10,000 Wake Forest Stable
Consignor Hidden Brook, agent
Sale 2013
Air Force Blue
G1* War Front-Chatham
$490,000 M.V. Magnier
Stone Farm
2014
Albiano
G2* Harlan’s Holiday-Antics
$380,000 GEM Stables
Gainesway, agent
2013 2012
Alert Bay
G2* City Zip-Hickory (CHI)
$42,000 RNA
Indian Creek, agent
Almasty
G3 Scat Daddy-Minicolony
$140,000 Grand Oaks
Baccari Bloodstock, agent
2013
Almoonqith
G3* Dynaformer-Bohemian Lady
$725,000 Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd.
Three Chimneys Sales, agent
2011
America
G3 A.P. Indy-Lacadena
$725,000 RNA
Denali Stud, agent
2012
American Freedom
G3 Pulpit-Gottcha Last
$500,000 Ben Glass, agent
Greenfield Farm
2014
American Patriot
G3 War Front-Live Well Lived
$850,000 RNA
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2014
Ami’s Holiday
G3 Harlan’s Holiday-Victorious Ami
Anchor Down
G2 Tapit-Successful Outlook
$35,000 RNA $250,000 Steven W. Young, agent
Warrendale Sales, agent
2012
Gainesway, agent
2012
Appealing Tale
G2* Tale of the Cat-Appealing Bride
$115,000 DWF Inc.
Warrendale Sales, agent
2011
Arrogate
G1 Unbridled’s Song-Bubbler
$560,000 Clearsky Farms, agent
Juddmonte Farms
2014
A Shin Top
G2* Tale of the Cat-Ecology
$400,000 K.K. Eishindo
Atavismo
G3* Elusive Warning-Vezina
$9,000 J. C. Farm
Paramount Sales, agent
2011
Three Chimneys Sales, agent
2013
Aurelia’s Belle
G3* Lemon Drop Kid-Aurelia
$170,000 Jim Miller
Gainesway, agent
2012
Awesome Baby
G2* Awesome Again-Miss Attractive
$220,000 Ed Savant
Margaux Farm, agent
2012
Azar
G2 Scat Daddy-Miss Ocean City
$300,000 Steven W. Young, agent
Bahnah
G3 Elusive Quality-Flying Glitter
Balance the Books
G2* Lemon Drop Kid-Kreisleriana
Barbados
G3* Speightstown-Northern Station
$62,000 Wayne Sanders & Larry Hirsch
Michael C. Byrne, agent
2014
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2012
$37,000 Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent Vinery Bloodstock $160,000 Redwings
Three Chimneys Sales, agent
2011 2013
Bashart
G2 War Front-Busy Windsong
$185,000 RNA
Paramount Sales, agent
2012
Beholder
G1* Henny Hughes-Leslie’s Lady
$180,000 Spendthrift Farm
Clarkland Farm, agent
2011
Bent On Bourbon
G3 Arch-Little Luxury
Greenfield Farm
2013
$90,000 McMahon & Hill
Bloodstock, agent Bern Identity
G2 Bernstein-Maddalena
$75,000 George & Lori Hall
Hunter Valley Farm, agent
2011
Best Behavior
G3 Into Mischief-Queenship
$10,000 Nick Gonzalez
Shannondoe Farm, agent
2011
Big Trouble
G3 Tiz Wonderful-Silver Lullaby
$230,000 Team D
Columbiana Farm
2013
Bitumen
G3 Mineshaft-Kobla Cat
$110,000 Bradley Thoroughbreds
Mill Ridge Sales, agent
2015
Blingismything
G3 Arch-Dancing General
Brookdale Sales, agent for Jack Swain
2011
$60,000 J. Eric Kruljac, agent/
Class Racing Blueeyesintherein
G3 Magna Graduate-Tartufi
$10,000 Gary Simms Sr., agent
Darby Dan Farm, agent
2011
Bond Holder
G1 Mineshaft-Cielo Girl
$90,000 Crupi’s New Caste Farm
Warrendale Sales, agent
2012
Boynton
G2 More Than Ready-Baffled
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2015
Brazen Persuasian
G3 Indian Charlie-Beholden
$57,000 Hoby Kight
VanMeter Sales, agent
2012
Brennero
G2 Divine Park-Pilaf
$22,000 Black Hill Stables
Bona Terra Stud
2011
Brody’s Cause
G1* Giant’s Causeway-Sweet Breanna $350,000 Kempton Bloodstock,
Paramount Sales, agent
2014
$750,000 John Ferguson
agent for Albaugh Family Stables Broken Sword
G2 Broken Vow-Katana (NZ)
Cairo Prince
G2* Pioneerof the Nile-Holy Bubbette
Call Pat
G2* Lawyer Ron-First Song
$20,000 Eoin Harty $250,000 Namcook Stables $7,500 Philip A. Sims
Bedouin Bloodstock, agent
2011
Vinery Sales, agent
2012
Allied Bloodstock, agent for D. Ameche III,
2011
D. Ameche Jr. and Prancing Horse Enterprise
Candy Sugar Lady
G1* Candy Ride (ARG)-Top Notch Lady
$40,000 Luis A. Shirley
Four Star Sales, agent
2013
Capo Bastone
G1* Street Boss--Fight to Love
$45,000 RNA
Pauls Mill Bloodstock, agent
2011
Capomorano
G3 Bluegrass Cat-Wandering Pine
$13,000 RNA
Paramount Sales, agent
Carina Mia
G1* Malibu Moon-Miss Simpatia (ARG) $410,000 Three Chimneys Farm, agent Warrendale Sales, agent for Spendthrift Farm
2011 2014
Carpe Diem
G1* Giant’s Causeway-Rebridled Dreams
$550,000 Northwest Stud
Beau Lane Bloodstock, agent
2013
Cassatt
G3 Tapit-Justenufftime
$300,000 Fox Hill Farm/Tom
Mt. Brilliant Farm
2012
McGreevy, agent Catch a Glimpse
G1* City Zip-Halo River
$75,000 Windways Farm
Warrendale Sales, agent
Celestine
G1* Scat Daddy-Mona Mia
$100,000 Phaedrus Flights LLC
Penn Sales, agent for Deborah Holmes
2013
Central Banker
G2 Speightstown-Rhum
$200,000 EQB, agent
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2011
Certify
G1* Captain Bodgit-Debrah
Hurstland Farm, agent
2011
$80,000 John Ferguson 15
2014
SEPTEMBER SALES GRADUATES — Graded Stakes Winners Sold 2011–2015 2016 stakes winners through Sept. 5 are listed in bold Horse
GSW Breeding
*Indicates multiple graded stakes wins
Price Buyer
Consignor
Sale
Champagne Room
G2 Broken Vow-Lucky to Be Me
$55,000 RNA
Summerfield, agent
2015
Chief Havoc
G2 Giant’s Causeway-La Reina
$325,000 Jeremy Noseda, agent
Middlebrook Farm, agent
2011
Chitu
G3 Henny Hughes-Sea Gift
Trackside Farm, agent for Tom Evans,
2012
$67,000 Southern Chase Farm
Macon Wilmil Equines & Marjac Farms
Chocolate Ride
Beduoin Bloodstock, agent
G2* Candy Ride (ARG)-
Circle Unbroken
G3 Broken Vow-Baldomera
Classic Empire
G3 Pioneerof the Nile-Sambuca
$260,000 Mark Casse, agent
2011
Heatherdoesntbluff $92,000 Travis & Morgeson $475,000 John C. Oxley
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2011
Warrendale Sales, agent for Silver Fern Farm
2015
Classica
Clearly Now
G3* Horse Greeley-Bend
Cleburne
G3 Dixie Union-Joyful
Cocked and Loaded
G3 Colonel John-Catch the Moon
$30,000 Ron Fleischman, agent
Claiborne Farm, agent
$310,000 Donegal Racing/Jerry Crawford Denali Stud, agent $16,000 Blue Checker Thoroughbreds
Legacy Bloodstock, agent
2011 2012 2014
/David Purcell Code West
G3 Lemon Drop Kid-Charitabledonation
$340,000 Ben Glass, agent
Lane’s End, agent
2011
Collected
G3* City Zip-Helena Bay (GB)
$150,000 SGV Thoroughbreds
Runnymede Farm, agent
2014
Concave
G2 Colonel John-Galadriel
Vinery Sales, agent
2012
$75,000 Nick de Meric, agent
Condo Commando
G1* Tiz Wonderful-Yearly Report
$72,000 Kim Valerio, Mike Dubb
Bedouin Bloodstock, agent for Spendthrift Farm LLC
2013
Confrontation
G3 War Pass-Successfully Sweet
$11,000 Job Tamari/Darin
Lane’s End, agent
2011
Lamoreux, agent Conquest Harlanate
G2* Harlan’s Holiday-Allison’s Pride
$120,000 Lisa Orth
Dromoland Farm, agent
2013
Conquest Typhoon
G2* Stormy Atlantic-Swanky Bubbles
$330,000 Conquest Stables
Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent
2013
Consumer Credit
G3 More Than Ready-Sally Bowles (SAF)
$185,000 Nick de Meric, agent
Summerfield, agent for Stonestreet
2013
Thoroughbred Holdings LLC
Converge
Woods Edge Farm, agent
G3 Sidney’s Candy-Atlantic Ocean
$240,000 Xavier International
2014
Bloodstock, agent Cool Cowboy
G3 Kodiak Cowboy-Grand Breeze
$110,000 Journeyman
Columbiana Farm
Bloodstock, agent
Coup de Grace
VanMeter Sales, agent
G2* Tapit-Home Court
$300,000 Fox Hill Farm/
2012 2012
Tom McGreevy, agent Creator
G1* Tapit-Morena (PER)
Cristina’s Journey
G2 Any Given Saturday-Toss the Feather
$440,000 Maverick Racing $37,000 Dale Romans, agent for
Gainesway, agent for Mt. Brilliant Farm
2014
Lantern Hill Farm, agent
2013
Frank Jones Cupid
G2* Tapit-Pretty ‘n Smart
Curalina
G1* Curlin-Whatdreamsrmadeof
$900,000 M.V. Magnier $16,000 Eclipse Thoroughbred
VanMeter Sales, agent
2014
Denali Stud, agent
2013
Partners & Dogwood Stable Cursory Glance
G3 Distorted Humor-Time Control (GB)
Cyrus Alexander
G3 Medaglia d’Oro-Supercharge
$150,000 RNA $1,700,000 Spendthrift Farm
Lane’s End, agent
2013
Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent
2013
and Stonestreet Stables Dalmore
G3 Colonel John-Silver Breeze
$47,000 Big Chief Racing
Kaizen Sales, agent
2014
Dame Dorothy
G1* Bernadini-Vole Vole Monamour
$390,000 James Delahooke, agent
Eaton Sales, agent
2012
for Bobby Flay Danon Legend
G3 Macho Uno-My Goodness
Denali Stud, agent
2011
Danza
G1 Street Boss-Champagne Royale
$105,000 Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners
$90,000 W.D. North Thoroughbreds
Brandywine Farm, agent
2012
Daredevil
G1 More Than Ready-Chasethewildwind
$260,000 Todd Pletcher, agent for
Gainesway, agent
2013
Let’s Go Stable Dark Nile
G3 Pioneerof the Nile-Royal Society
Paramount Sales, agent
2014
Debt Ceiling
G3 Discreet Cat-Top Marks
$27,000 Tim O’Donohue
Brandywine Farm
2012
Decked Out
G3 Street Boss-Once Around
$75,000 Gene Voss
Trackside Farm, agent for Darwin Krenz
2014
Destin
G2* Giant’s Causeway-Dream of
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2014
$135,000 Maverick Racing
$400,000 Twin Creeks Racing
Summer
Dice Flavor
G2* Scat Daddy-Afleet Summer
$80,000 Windmill Manor
James B. Keogh, agent
2011
Diversy Harbor
G2 Curlin-Motokiks
$95,000 RNA
Four Star Sales, agent for Brownwood Farm
2012
16
SEPTEMBER SALES GRADUATES — Graded Stakes Winners Sold 2011–2015 2016 stakes winners through Sept. 5 are listed in bold Horse Divine Oath
GSW Breeding G3* Broken Vow-Rejoicing
*Indicates multiple graded stakes wins
Price Buyer $200,000 Todd Pletcher, agent
Consignor
Sale
Select Sales, agent
2012
Divisidero
G1* Kitten’s Joy-Madame Du Lac
$250,000 Margaux Farm, agent
Hinkle Farms
2013
Doctor J Dub
G3 Sharp Humor-Anotherbusride
$110,000 Greenbrier Equine
Gainesway, agent
2011
Donegal Moon
G3 Malibu Moon-Perfect Cause
$220,000 Jerry Crawford/
Gainesway, agent
2014
Donegal Racing Dothraki Queen
G2 Pure Prize-Sharaiji Blossom
Drefong
G1 Gio Ponti-Eltimaas
$35,000 Kenny McPeek, agent $450,000 Tanma Corp.
Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent
2014
Woods Edge Farm, agent
2014
Dr. Moon
G2 Mineshaft-Wild West Belle
$37,000 Celestino Carbonell
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2012
Dunkin Bend
G3 Dunkirk-Misty Run
$53,000 Kusnadi Halim
Indian Creek, agent
2012
Dynamic Impact
G3 Tiznow-Featherbed
Edge of Reality
G3 Lawyer Ron-Our Nancy Lee
Embellish the Lace
G1 Super Saver-Expanse
Estrela Monarchos
G1* Monarchos-Dance Fever
Euphrosyne
G3 Harlan’s Holiday-Three Graces
Exaggerator
G1* Curlin-Dawn Raid
Executiveprivilege
G1* First Samurai-Refugee
Family Tree
G2* Smart Strike-Giant Mover
Fantastic Style
G2* Harlan’s Holiday-Ruby Summer
Far From Over
G3 Blame-Alchemist
$125,000 Mark Casse, agent $85,000 Willow Racing LLC $320,000 Alex and JoAnn Lieblong $20,000 Stud Colorado $47,000 RNA $110,000 Big Chief Racing $23,000 Hubert Guy, agent
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2012
Allied Bloodstock, agent
2011
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2013
Three Chimneys Sales, agent
2011
James B. Keogh, agent
2012
Warrendale Sales, agent
2014
Betz Thoroughbreds, agent
2011
Lane’s End, agent
2014
$40,000 RNA
Gainesway, agent
2013
$550,000 Sallustio & Albina,
Gainesway, agent
2013
$225,000 Ben Glass, agent
agent for Black Rock Fashion Alert
G3 Old Fashioned-Titan Queen
Fashion Plate
G1* Old Fashioned-Miss Puzzle (AUS)
$125,000 George Bolton $35,000 Nick de Meric, agent
Bluewater Sales, agent
2013
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2012
Fiftyshadesofhay
G2* Pulpit-Quiet Kim
$175,000 Smack Down Stable
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2011
Finest City
G2 City Zip-Be Envied
$85,000 J. Eric Kruljac, agent
Bluewater Sales, agent
2013
for Seltzer Thoroughbreds Fioretti
G2 Bernardini-Move Clickly
$230,000 RNA
Glennwood Farm, agent
2011
Florida Won
G3* Birdstone-Grand Portege
$385,000 Live Oak Plantation
Gainesway, agent
2012
Forever Darling
G2 Congrats-Darling My Darling
Legacy Bloodstock, agent
2014
$8,000 Machmer Hall &
Haymarket Farm Frac Daddy
G2* Scat Daddy-Skipper’s Mate
$50,000 Magic City Thoroughbreds
Eaton Sales, agent
2011
Front Pocket Money
G3 Uncle Mo-Turbulent Times
$70,000 RNA
Bluegrass Thoroughbred Services, agent
2014
Fuerza Naval
G3 Midshipman-Soother
Trackside Farm, agent
2014
Fury Kapcori
G3 Tiznow-Gin Running
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2011
$8,000 Haras Cerro Punto $100,000 Jerry Hollendorfer
Fusaichiswonderful
G1* Fusaichi Pegasus-Cry Baby
$12,000 Eric Aquino
Lane’s End, agent
2011
Gabriel Charles
G1* Street Hero-Star of Atticus
$19,000 Federico Barberini, agent
Trackside Farm, agent
2011
Gala Award
G3 Bernardini-Wilshewed
Gamay Noir
G3* Harlan’s Holiday-Uncork
$1,550,000 Demi O’Byrne $37,000 RNA
General Election
G3* Harlan’s Holiday-Menekineko
Genre
G3 Bernardin-French Park
$200,000 Cheyenne Stables
$70,000 Donver Stables $500,000 Glen Hill Farm
Global View
G2* Galileo (IRE)-Egyptian Queen
Grand Bili
G3 City Zip-Woodsmoke
$30,000 Grupo 7C Racing Stable
Grand Tito
G2 Candy Ride (ARG)-
$225,000 Grupo 7C Racing Stable
Valkyre Stud, agent for Mr. and Mrs. William Currin
2012
Lane’s End, agent
2011
Threave Main Stud, agent
2011
Gainesway, agent
2013
Man o’ War Farm, agent
2012
Woods Edge Farm, agent
2013
Pauls Mill Bloodstock, agent
2011
Golden Arches (FR)
Great White Eagle
G3 Elusive Quality-Gender Dance
Greengassofyoming
G3 Quest-Flick
$120,000 Margaret O’Toole $3,000 Dwight Preston
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2012
Stone Farm
2011
Greenpointcrusader
G1 Bernardini-Ava Knowsthecode
$575,000 Crupi’s New Caste Farm
Valkyre Stud, agent for Oakbrook Farm
2014
Gunnevera
G2 Dialed In-Unbridled Rage
$16,000 Antonio Sano
Brandywine Farm and Stephen Upchurch
2015
Hardest Core
G1 Hard Spun-Lillybuster
$60,000 RNA
Bluegrass Thoroughbred Services, agent
2011
Harmonize
G1 Scat Daddy-Mesa Fresca
$80,000 Larkin Armstrong
Brookdale Sales, agent for Jack Swain
2014
Hathal
G3 Speightstown-Sleepytime (IRE)
$275,000 Friarstown Stud
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2013
Hawkbill
G1* Kitten’s Joy-Trensa
$350,000 John Ferguson
Gainesway, agent
2014
Hear the Ghost
G2 Ghostzapper-Rehear
Her Emmynency
G1 Successful Appeal-Chic Dancer
$40,000 Jerry Hollendorfer $115,000 Ike and Dawn Thrash 17
Lane’s End, agent
2011
Denali Stud, agent
2013
SEPTEMBER SALES GRADUATES — Graded Stakes Winners Sold 2011–2015 2016 stakes winners through Sept. 5 are listed in bold Horse
Price Buyer
Consignor
G2 Street Boss-Holy Grace
$135,000 KDE Equine
Adena Springs
Honorable Dillon
G2 Tapit-Shy Greeting (ARG)
$100,000 RNA
Hootenanny
G1 Quality Road-More Hennessy
Holy Boss
GSW Breeding
*Indicates multiple graded stakes wins
$75,000 St. George Sales, agent
Sale 2013
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2011
Cromwell Bloodstock, agent
2013
Betz Thoroughbreds, agent
2012
Hoppertunity
G1* Any Given Saturday-Refugee
$300,000 Bob Baffert, agent
House Rules
G3* Distorted Humor-Teamgeist (ARG)
$90,000 Leveritt Miller, agent
Four Star Sales, agent
2012
Illuminant
G1 Quality Road-Sparkling Number
$32,000 Don R. Graham
Eaton Sales, agent
2013
I’m a Chatterbox
G1* Munnings-Chit Chatter
$30,000 RNA
William B. Harrigan, agent for Grayson Farm
2013
Imperative
G2 Bernardini-Call Her
$325,000 John Ferguson
Four Star Sales, agent for Glencrest Farm
2011
Include Betty
G1* Include-Betty’s Solutions
Brereton C. Jones/Airdrie Stud, agent
2013
Intense Holiday
G2 Harlan’s Holiday-Intensify
Select Sales, agent
2012
$42,000 Cromwell Bloodstock, agent $380,000 Frank Brothers,
agent for Starlight Racing Isotherm
G3 Lonhro (AUS)-Game for More
Itsmyluckyday
G3* Lawyer Ron-Viva La Slew
$120,000 Rockbridge Bloodstock $47,000 Nick J. Hines, agent
Paramount Sales, agent
2014
Brandywine Farm, agent
2011
Jacaranda
G3 Congrats-Baffled
$250,000 Barry K. Schwartz
Vinery Sales/Millennium Farms, agent
2013
Jack Milton
G1* War Front-Preserver
$100,000 Steven Young, agent
Claiborne Farm, agent
2011
Jessica’s Star
G3 Magna Graduate-Bimini Knot
$32,000 RNA
Darby Dan Farm, agent
2012
Kauai Katie
G2* Malibu Moon-More Than Pretty
$90,000 Grady Equine
Warrendale Sales, agent
2011
Keen Ice
G1 Curlin-Medomak
Three Chimneys Sales, agent
2013
$120,000 Jerry Crawford for
Donegal Racing Keen Pauline
G2 Pulpit-Grand Pauline
$475,000 RNA
Kentuckian
G3 Tiznow-Forest Music
$610,000 Tom McGreey, agent for
Gainesway, agent for Stonestreet
2013
Thoroughbred Holdings
Fox Hill Farm
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2013
for Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings
Kid Cruz
G3* Lemon Drop Kid-Layreebelle
$80,000 Black Swan Stable
Select Sales, agent
2012
Kiss Moon
G3 Malibu Moon-Kiss the Devil
$80,000 RNA
Hermitage Farm, agent
2012
Know More
G2 Lion Heart-Seattle Qui
$130,000 Red Wings Enterprises
Castle Park Farm, agent
2011
Lady Aurelia
G1* Scat Daddy-D’ Wildcat Heir
$350,000 George Bolton and
James M. Herbener Jr., agent for
2015
Peter Leidel
Stonestreet Bred & Raised
Lady Eli
G1* Divine Park-Sacre Coeur
$160,000 Bradley Thoroughbreds, agent
Runnymeade Farm (Brutus J. Clay), agent
2013
Land Over Sea
G2 Bellamy Road-Belle Watling
$42,000 Victor Davila
Brookdale Sales, agent for Jack Swain
2014
Laoban
G2 Uncle Mo-Chattertown
$260,000 GEM Stables
Legacy Bloodstock, agent
2014
Levante Lion
G3 Pioneerof the Nile-Ghostly
$150,000 J S Company
Warrendale Sales, agent
2015
Darkness
Lewis Bay
G2* Bernardini-Summer Raven
$170,000 RNA
Mill Ridge Sales, agent
Liam’s Map
G1* Unbridled’s Song-Miss Macy Sue
$800,000 St. Elias Stables
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2012
Lideris
G1 Mizzen Mast-Block
Claiborne Farm, agent
2011
$36,000 Over the Moon Stables $175,000 Northway Bloodstock
2014
Life Imitates Art
G3 More Than Ready-Habiboo
Brookdale Sales, agent for Hardacre Farm
2014
Lightstream
G3 Harlan’s Holiday-North Beach
$55,000 Uphill Stable
Ann Marie Farm
2014
Live Lively
G2 Medaglia d’Oro-Glacken’s Gal
$160,000 Lavin Bloodstock
John J. Greely III, agent
2011
London Bridge
G2 Arch-Kindness (GB)
$130,000 Cecil Seaman, agent
Three Chimneys Sales, agent
2011
Lord Nelson
G1* Pulpit-African Jade
$340,000 John P. Fort
Clearsky Farms, agent
2013
Madefromlucky
G2* Lookin At Lucky-Home From Oz
Made You Look
G2 More Than Ready-Night and Day $360,000 Let’s Go Stable
$70,000 Crupi’s New Castle Farm
James M. Herbener Jr., agent
2013
Denali Stud, agent
2015
and Three Chimneys Farm Majestic Harbor
G2* Rockport Harbor-Champagne
$20,000 Sean McCarthy, agent
Royale
Brandywine Farm, agent for Liberation Farm
2009
& Brandywine
Market Rally
G3 Unbridled’s Song-Boodles
$210,000 Ben Glass, agent
Ashview Farm, agent
Materiality
G1 Afleet Alex-Wildwood Flower
$260,000 Venture Six
Glennwood Farm, agent
2014 2013
Matrooh
G3 Distorted Humor-Rockcide
$550,000 Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd.
Denali Stud, agent
2011
Melatonin
G1* Kodiak Cowboy-Yanquee Reign
$20,000 Mersad Metanovic
Denali Stud, agent
2012
Bloodstock Micromanage
G3 Medaglia d’Oro-Catnip
$170,000 Repole Stables
Woods Edge Farm, agent
2011
Midnight Miley
G2 Midnight Lute-Moneybru
$45,000 Tom McCronklin
Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent
2013
18
SEPTEMBER SALES GRADUATES — Graded Stakes Winners Sold 2011–2015 2016 stakes winners through Sept. 5 are listed in bold Horse
GSW Breeding
*Indicates multiple graded stakes wins
Price Buyer
Consignor
Sale
Midnight Storm
G1* Pioneerof the Nile-My Tina
$38,000 RNA
Vinery Sales, agent
Miss Ella
G2 Exchange Rate-Sweet Tune
$37,000 RNA
Brookdale Sales, agent for Jack Swain
2013
Mohaymen
G1* Tapit-Justwhistledixie
Clearsky Farms, agent
2014
Mokat
G2 Uncle Mo-Flashy Frolic
$52,000 RNA
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2014
Mongolian Saturday
G1 Any Given Saturday-Miss Hot Salsa
$60,000 Mongolian Stable
Gainesway, agent
2011
$2,200,000 Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd.
2012
& Enebish Ganbat Moonwalk
G3 Malibu Moon-Lucinda K
$220,000 RNA
Paramount Sales, agent
2011
Mo Tom
G3 Uncle Mo-Caroni
$150,000 GMB Racing
Warrendale Sales, agent for Hargus &
2014
Sandra Sexton and Steve & Brandi Nicholson
Moviesta
G2* Hard Spun-Miss Brickyard
$55,000 BBA Ireland
Glennwood Farm, agent
2011
Mr. Ninja
G2* Cowboy Cal-Conga Gold
$11,000 Eqwos Bloodstock,
Hidden Brook, agent
2012
agent for JMVD Mrs McDougal
G2 Medaglia d’Oro-Distorted Passion $450,000 Walnut Green
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2013
Mshawish
G1* Medaglia d’Oro-Thunder Bayou
$10,000 Brown Island Stables
Bedouin Bloodstock, agent
2011
Mufajaah
G3 Tapit-Carolyn’s Cat
$375,000 Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd.
Lane’s End, agent
2012
My Conquestadory
G1* Artie Schiller–Golden Artemis
Paul Tackett
2012
$70,000 Biltmore Mansion Racing
My Happy Face
G3 Tiz Wonderful-Summer Star
Shawhan Place, agent
2011
My Miss Sophia
G2 Unbridled’s Song-Wildwood Flower
$260,000 Todd Pletcher, agent
$35,000 Kim Valerio, agent
Glennwood Farm, agent
2012
Native Bombshell
G3 War Front-Flat Screen
$150,000 Michael Dubb and
Glennwood Farm, agent
2011
The Elkstone Group Nellie Cashman
G3 Mineshaft-Alison’s Winner
$70,000 RNA
Nemoralia
G3 More Than Ready-Alina
$170,000 RNA
Summerfield, agent
2011
Warrendale Sales, agent
2014
New Year’s Day
G1 Street Cry (IRE)-Justwhistledixie
$425,000 Ben Glass, agent
Clearsky Farms
2012
Nickname
G1 Scat Daddy-Nina Fever
$350,000 Solis/Litt
Upson Downs Farm, agent
2014
Noble Moon
G2 Malibu Moon-Mambo Bell
$200,000 Jeff Treadway
Lane’s End, agent
2012
Noble Tune
G2* Unbridled’s Song-Serena’s Cat
$300,000 RNA
Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent
2011
No Nay Never
G1* Scat Daddy-Cat’s Eye Witness
Paramount Sales, agent
2012
$95,000 Cromwell Bloodstock
Nonna Mela
G2 Arch-Cool Storm
$310,000 Crupi’s New Castle
Lane’s End, agent
2015
Nyquist
G1* Uncle Mo-Seeking Gabrielle
$230,000 Sutton Place Stable
Dromoland Farm, agent
2014
Ocho Ocho Ocho
G3 Street Sense-Winner
$50,000 Grassroots Training & Sales LLC Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for Siena Farm
2013
Off the Tracks
G1* Curlin-Harve de Grace
$50,000 Chad Schumer, agent
2014
Amende Place, agent
Ol’ Fashion Gal
G3* Sky Mesa-Little Hussy
$60,000 Grassroots Training & Sales LLC Gainesway, agent
2013
Om
G2* Munnings-Rare Cat
$60,000 Ryston Stables
2013
Onlyforyou
G2* Malibu Moon-Erhu
Order of St George (IRE) G1* Galileo (IRE)-Another Storm
Indian Creek, agent
$115,000 Phase II Thoroughbreds
Elm Tree Farm, agent
2012
$550,000 Blandford Bloodstock
Blandford Stud, agent
2013
Overanalyze
G1 Dixie Union-Unacloud
$380,000 Repole Stables
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2011
Oxbow
G1* Awesome Again-Tizamazing
$250,000 Bluegrass Hall
Burleson Farms, agent
2011
Paid Up Subscriber
G2 Candy Ride (ARG)-Shriek
$135,000 Nick de Meric, agent
Blackburn Farm, agent for Dunwoody Farm
2013
Palace Malice
G1* Curlin-Palace Rumor
Paola Queen
G1 Flatter-Kadira
$25,000 Colin Brennan, agent $180,000 Grupo 7C Racing Stable $62,000 All in Sales
Lane’s End, agent
2011
Hermitage Farm, agent
2014
Pataky Kid
G3 Rockport Harbor-Prom Princess
Peace and War
G1 War Front-More Oats Please
Picahielo
G1* After Market-Royal Box
$22,000 Eisaman Equine
Pick of the Litter
G2 Kitten’s Joy-Eagle Sound
$150,000 Carolyn R. Vogel
Paramount Sales, agent
2011
Polar River
G3 Congrats-Bayou Tortuga
$25,000 Eisaman Equine
Pope McLean, agent
2014
$300,000 David Redvers Bloodstock
Select Sales, agent
2011
Kaizen Sales, agent
2013
Lane’s End, agent
2011
Pontchatrain
G2* War Front-Dominica
$200,000 Glen Hill Farm
Longfield Farm, agent
2011
Power Broker
G1* Pulpit-Shop Again
$360,000 Ben Glass, agent
Mill Ridge Farm, agent
2011
Practical Joke
G1 Into Mischief-Halo Humor
$240,000 Aquinnah Ventures
Gainesway, agent
2015
Pretty City Dancer
G1 Tapit-Pretty City
$825,000 John C. Oxley
Gainesway, agent
2015
Pretty N Cool
G2* Scat Daddy-Stayclassysandiego
$160,000 Three Amigos Stables
Elm Tree Farm, agent
2014
Promise to Power
G3 Broken Vow-Skating
Warrendale Sales, agent
2014
$37,000 Eric Antonio Delvalle
Pure Fun
G1* Pure Prize-Chelsea Green
$22,000 Kenny McPeek, agent
Royal Oak Farm, agent
2011
Pure Lemon
G2 Eskendereya-Unicorn Kid
$17,000 RNA
Kaizen Sales, agent
2014
19
SEPTEMBER SALES GRADUATES — Graded Stakes Winners Sold 2011–2015 2016 stakes winners through Sept. 5 are listed in bold Horse
GSW Breeding
*Indicates multiple graded stakes wins
Price Buyer
Consignor
Race Day
G2* Tapit-Rebalite
$120,000 RNA
Mill Ridge Sales, agent
Rainha da Bateria
G3 Broken Vow-Amelia
$435,000 Three Chimneys Farm, agent for Gainesway, agent
Sale 2012 2013
Borges Torrealba Holdings Ready for Rye
G2 City Zip-Embroidery
$70,000 Chalk Racing
Brookdale Sales, agent
2013
Ready Intaglio
G3 Indygo Shiner-Mama Maxine
$1,000 RNA
Columbiana Farm, agent
2014
Ready to Act
G2 More Than Ready-Always Auditioning $200,000 LRK Stable
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2012
Recepta
G3 Speightstown-Honor Bestowed
$410,000 Gartin & Partners
Darby Dan Farm, agent
2012
Red Rifle
G2* Giant’s Causeway-May Night
$250,000 Maverick Racing
Revolutionary
G2* War Pass-Runup the Colors
Riker
G3 Include-Desviacion
Ring Weekend
G1* Tapit-Free the Magic
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2011
$80,000 Valera Stable
Lane’s End, agent
2011
$30,000 RNA
VanMeter Sales, agent
$310,000 West Point Thoroughbreds Gainesway, agent
2014 2012
& St. Elias Rise Up
G3 Rockport Harbor-Appenzell
$27,000 RNA
Brookdale Sales, agent
2012
River Seven
G3 Johannesburg-Sans Souci Island
$80,000 Hugo Merry Bloodstock
Eaton Sales, agent
2011
Rocketazo
G2 Spring At Last-Evil’s Causeway
Rocket Heat
G3 Latent Heat-Enjoy the Moment
$5,000 Al Bell $60,000 Mersad Metanovic
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2011
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2013
Bloodstock Roly Poly
G2* War Front-Misty For Me (IRE)
$575,000 RNA
Four Star Sales, agent
2015
Runhappy
G1* Super Saver-Bella Jolie
$200,000 Jim McIngvale
Ashview Farm, agent
2013
Rusty Slipper
G3* Lemon Drop Kid-Classic Approval
$85,000 RNA
Woodford Thoroughbreds, agent
2011
Rydilluc
G3 Medaglia d’Oro-Swift and Classy
$55,000 Straightaway Farm
Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent
2011
Saham
G3 Lemon Drop Kid-Texas Kitty
$55,000 Becky Thomas
Vinery Sales/Millennium Farms, agent
2013
Salustio
G1* Whywhywhy-Rose’s Treasure
$9,000 Roberto Arango
Warrendale Sales, agent
2011
Sam’s Sister
G1* Brother Derek-Kittery Point
$125,000 Jerry Hollendorfer
Brereton C. Jones/Airdrie Stud, agent
2012
Sarah Sis
G2* Sharp Humor-Emerald Gal
$10,000 Luis Chonqui
Bluewater Sales, agent
2013
Scarlet Strike
G3 Smart Strike-Scarlet Tango
$70,000 RNA
Warrendale Sales, agent
2011
Second Summer
G2 Summer Bird-Greenstreet
$72,000 Ciaglia Racing
Summerfield, agent
2013
Secret Compass
G1 Discreet Cat-Maria’s Pride
Shaishee
G3 Indian Charlie-Hatpin
Brandywine Farm
2012
$325,000 Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd.
Shakhimat Shanghai Bobby Sharla Rae
G1 Afleet Alex-Jinny’s Gold
$90,000 Reckless Farm
Brookdale Sales, agent for Audley Farm Equine LLC
2011
G3 Lonro (AUS)-Reggae Rose
$80,000 RNA
Adena Springs
2014
G1* Harlan’s Holiday-Steelin’
$105,000 Starlight
Stonehaven Steadings
2011
Castle Park Farm LLC, agent
2013
22000 Denny Boultinghouse
She’s a Tiger
G1 Tale of the Cat-Shandra Smiles
$150,000 Mersad Metanovic Bloodstock
Warrendale Sales, agent
2012
She’s Not Here
G2* Street Cry (IRE)-Where’s Bailey
$190,000 G. Watts Humphrey Jr.
Hermitage Farm, agent
2012
Sistas Stroll
G3 Stroll-Bermcredit
Beau Lane Bloodstock
2012
$20,000 Miklin Stable
Sky Captain
G3 Sky Mesa-Anchors Away
$210,000 Mark Casse, agent
Three Chimneys Sales, agent
2011
Sky Girl
G3 Sky Mesa-Vargas Girl
$150,000 Jay Em Ess Stable
Paragon Farms LLC, agent
2011
Smooth Roller
G1 Hard Spun-Catch the Moment
$160,000 Miguel Angel Rubio Fernandez Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
Somewhat
G2* Dynaformer-Sometime (IRE)
$190,000 RNA
Southern Honey
G3 Colonel John-Mama Tia
$180,000 Ashbrook Farm
Special Warrior
G3 Majestic Warrior-Special One
Speechify
G3 Harlan’s Holiday-Preach It
Spellbound
G2 Bernardini-Layreebelle
$9,000 Jaison Camacho $90,000 RNA $260,000 Roberta Scott
2012
Pauls Mill, Patrick W. Madden and Greg McDonald 2012 Hidden Brook, agent for Spruce Lane Farm
2012
Hinkle Farms, agent
2011
Four Star Sales, agent
2011
Warrendale Sales, agent
2011
Spot
G2 Pulpit-Quiet Summernight
$150,000 RNA
Highclere, agent
2012
Stanford
G2 Malibu Moon-Rosy Humor
$120,000 Dona Licha Stables
Lane’s End, agent
2013
Stays in Vegas
G3 City Zip-Double Jackpot
Cara Bloodstock, agent
2014
Steel King
G3 Rockport Harbor-Winner Takes All
Stephen Prospect
G2 Stephen Got Even-Yes Dear
$11,000 Wilfredo Alvares
$40,000 Solis/Litt $7,000 Between Oceans Enterprises
Eaton Sales, agent
2011
Bettersworth Westwind Farms
2013 2012
Stonetastic
G2* Mizzen Mast-Special Me
$77,000 Stoneway Farm
Select Sales, agent
Stopchargingmaria
G1* Tale of the Cat-Exotic Bloom
$47,000 Brookdale Sales, agent
Woodford Thoroughbreds Sales
2012
Storm the Stars
G2 Sea The Stars-Love Me Only (IRE)
$150,000 RNA
Lane’s End, agent
2013
Street Story
G3* Street Cry (IRE)-Perfect Story
$155,000 Whispering Oaks Farm
Gainesway, agent
2012
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SEPTEMBER SALES GRADUATES — Graded Stakes Winners Sold 2011–2015 2016 stakes winners through Sept. 5 are listed in bold Horse
GSW Breeding
*Indicates multiple graded stakes wins
Price Buyer
Consignor
Sale
Strong Mandate
G1 Tiznow-Clear Mandate
$300,000 Robert Baker & William Mack
Lane’s End, agent
2012
Suddenbreakingnews
G3 Mineshaft-Uchitel
$72,000 S.F. Henderson
Warrendale Sales, agent
2014
Sugar Shock
G3 Candy Ride (ARG)-Enthusiastically
Sunset Glow
G2 Exchange Rate-Perfectforthepart
$20,000 Cathy Anderson $140,000 Ben McElroy, agent
Lane’s End, agent
2012
Eaton Sales, agent
2013
Super Majesty
G3 Super Saver-Gins Majesty
$100,000 Sunshine Stable
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2013
Super Ninety Nine
G3 Pulpit-Exogenetic
$200,000 Becky Thomas
Three Chimneys Sales, agent
2011
Sweet Lulu
G1 Mr. Greeley--Successful Outlook
$270,000 Jerry Hollendorfer
Gainesway, agent
2011
Sweet Reason
G1* Street Sense-Livermore Leslie
$185,000 Jeff Treadway
Bettersworth Westwind Farms
2012
Syphax
G3 Arch-Much Obliged
$25,000 Chad Schumer, agent
Hidden Brook, agent
2015
Tableaux
G2* Giant’s Causeway-Golden Antigua
$330,000 Demi O’Byrne
Eaton Sales, agent
2011
Take Charge Brandi
G1* Giant’s Causeway-Charming
$435,000 Willis D. Horton
Paramount Sales, agent
2013
Takeover Target
G2* Harlan’s Holiday-Vanquished
$175,000 Mike Ryan, agent
Claiborne Farm, agent
2013
Tamarkuz
G2* Speightstown-Without You Babe
$325,000 Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd.
Glennwood Farm, agent
2011
Tammy the Torpedo
G3 More Than Ready-Search
$100,000 Vidalia
William B. Harrigan
2013
and Seizure
Tapicat
G3 Tapit-Zealous Cat
$725,000 Besilu Stables
Gainesway, agent
2011
Taareef
G3 Kitten’s Joy-Sacred Feather
$675,000 Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd.
Lane’s End, agent
2014
Taris
G1* Flatter-Comedy
Claiborne Farm, agent
2012
$90,000 Commonwealth New
Era Racing LLC Texas Red
G1* Afleet Alex-Ramatuelle (CHI)
$17,000 Eric Brehm
The Big Beast
G1 Yes It’s True-V V S Flawless
Toews On Ice
G3 Archarcharch-Wild Forest Cat
Three Chimneys Sales, agent for Stonestreet
2013
Thoroughbred Holdings LLC
$32,000 Steve Long Thoroughbreds $110,000 Bill Peeples
James M. Herbener Jr., agent
2012
Burleson Farms, agent for Lakland Farm
2014
Tom’s Tribute
G1* Lion Heart-Halloween Fun
$60,000 Purpoodock Bloodstock
Stony Point, agent
2011
Tonito M.
G2* Rock Hard Ten-Esther’s Big Band
$12,000 Jaime Cervera
Select Sales, agent
2012
Too Much Tip
G3 Too Much Bling-Quick Tip
$10,000 Patrice Miller/EQB, agent
Lane’s End, agent
2015
Uncaptured
G2* Lion Heart-Captivating
$290,000 Mark Casse, agent
Four Star Sales, agent
2011
Uncle Vinny
G3 Uncle Mo-Arealhotlover
$175,000 Frank Brothers, agent
Summerfield, agent
2014
for Starlight Undrafted
G1* Purim-French Jeannette
Union Strike
G1 Union Rags-Classic Strike
Unspurned
G3 Lemon Drop Kid-Banga Ridge
Valid
G2* Medaglia d’Oro-Grand Prayer
$50,000 Hat Creek Racing $130,000 RNA $90,000 RNA $500,000 John Ferguson $20,000 Luis Arenas Perez
Runnymede Farm, agent
2011
Hidden Brook, agen
2015
Cara Bloodstock, agent
2012
Lane’s End, agent
2011
Vaporetto
G1 Tiz Wonderful-Memorable Melody
Royal Oak Farm, agent
2013
V. E. Day
G1 English Channel-California Sunset
$105,000 Bradley Thoroughbreds LLC
Denali Stud, agent
2012
Venus Valentine
G2 Congrats-Valentine Fever
$140,000 RNA
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2014
Verrazano
G1* More Than Ready-Enchanted Rock
$250,000 Let’s Go Stable
Middlebrook Farm, agent
2011
Vida Noble
G3* Noble Causeway-Rushing Doe
Pope McLean, agent
2011
Vinceremos
G3 Pioneerof the Nile-Kettle’s Sister
Dapple Stud, agent
2012
$3,000 Eric Gomez $140,000 Oregon Bloodstock
Violence
G1* Medaglia d’Oro-Violent Beauty
$600,000 Black Rock Stables
Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent
2011
Walk Close
G3 Tapit-Spring Awakening
$180,000 Highland Yard
Brookdale Sales, agent
2012
Waterway Run
G3* Arch-Princess Consort
$15,000 David Redvers Bloodstock
Claiborne Farm, agent
2011
Weep No More
G1 Mineshaft-Crosswinds
$90,000 Michonne Farm
Hinkle Farms
2014
We Miss Artie
G1* Artie Schiller-Athena’s Gift
Whiskey Ticket
G3 Ghostzapper-Honey Grove
$90,000 Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey $200,000 Three Amigos Racing
Cara Bloodstock
2012
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2013
White Rose
G3 Tapit-Garden Dance
$160,000 Gary Contessa, agent
Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent
2011
Wicked Strong
G1* Hard Spun-Moyne Abbey
$375,000 Centennial Farms
Three Chimneys Sales, agent
2012
Will Take Charge
G1* Unbridled’s Song-Take Charge Lady
$425,000 Willis D. Horton
Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent
2011
Winning Cause
G3* Giant’s Causeway-Raffishing Look
$115,000 Nick de Meric, agent
Paramount Sales, agent
2011
Xtra Luck
G3 Exchange Rate-Miu Miu
$75,000 Cliff & Michelle Love
Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
2012
Yahilwa
G3 Medaglia d’Oro-Verbanella
$52,000 Select Syndicate
Denali Stud, agent
2011
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Eclipse Award-Winning Alumni of Keeneland September Sale 1990–2015 Year Horse 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1994 1991 1990
Beholder Nyquist Runhappy Take Charge Brandi Judy the Beauty Beholder Will Take Charge She’s a Tiger I’ll Have Another Shanghai Bobby Beholder Havre de Grace Animal Kingdom My Miss Aurelia Zenyatta Uncle Mo Lookin At Lucky Gio Ponti Zenyatta Gio Ponti Lookin At Lucky Curlin Stardom Bound Zenyatta Forever Together Benny the Bull Curlin War Pass Rags to Riches Maryfield Midnight Lute English Channel Wait a While McDynamo Stevie Wonderboy Ashado McDynamo Ashado Azeri Azeri McDynamo War Emblem Left Bank Farda Amiga Azeri Orientate Flat Top Johannesburg Caressing Lemon Drop Kid Kona Gold Anees Chilukki Victory Gallop Real Quiet Reraise Flat Top Favorite Trick Storm Song Warm Spell Hansel Meadow Star
Price $ 180,000 230,000 200,000 435,000 20,000 80,000 425,000 150,000 11,000 105,000 180,000 380,000 100,000 550,000 60,000 220,000 35,000 95,000 60,000 95,000 35,000 57,000 50,000 60,000 27,000 38,000 57,000 180,000 1,900,000 80,000 70,000 50,000 50,000 80,000 75,000 170,000 80,000 170,000 110,000 110,000 80,000 20,000 130,000 45,000 110,000 250,000 20,000 200,000 180,000 200,000 35,000 330,000 100,000 25,000 17,000 8,000 20,000 32,000 100,000 16,000 150,000 90,000
Consignor
Designation
Clarkland Farm Dromoland Farm, agent Ashview Farm, agent Paramount Sales, agent Adena Springs Clarkland Farm Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent Warrendale Sales, agent Brookdale Sales, agent Stonehaven Steadings Clarkland Farm Mill Ridge Sales, agent Denali Stud, agent Gainesway, agent for Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings Winter Quarter Farm, agent for Maverick Productions, Ltd. Four Star Sales, agent Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent Castleton Lyons, agent Winter Quarter Farm, agent for Maverick Productions, Ltd. Castleton Lyons, agent Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent Eaton Sales, agent Legacy Bloodstock, agent Winter Quarter Farm, agent for Maverick Productions, Ltd. Paramount Sales, agent Bluewater Sales, LLC Eaton Sales, agent Claiborne Farm, agent Lane’s End, agent Hill ’n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent Trackside Farm (Tom Evans), agent Eaton Sales, agent Lane’s End, agent Mr. and Mrs. William Wofford Lane’s End, agent Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent Mr. and Mrs. William Wofford Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent Brookside Farms North Brookside Farms North Mr. and Mrs. William Wofford Nuckols Farm (Charles Nuckols Jr. & Sons), agent Denali Stud (Craig Bandoroff), agent Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent Brookside Farms North Gainesway, agent Landon Knight Michael C. Byrne, agent Brereton C. Jones, agent Lane’s End, agent Chance Farm (S. B. Royster), agent for Twilite Farm Inc. Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent Waterford Farm (Dr. and Mrs. R. Smiser West), agent Tall Oaks Farm, Eaton Sales, agent Denali Stud (Craig Bandoroff), agent Forbush Farm, agent Landon Knight John J. Greely III (Wintergreen Farm), agent Lane’s End, agent Robert Kluener, Eaton–Williams, agent Marvin Little Jr., agent Robert E. Courtney, agent
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Older Dirt Female 2YO Male Male Sprinter 2YO Filly Female Sprinter 3YO Filly 3YO Male 2YO Filly 3YO Male 2YO Male 2YO Filly Horse of the Year/Older Female 3YO Male 2YO Filly Horse of the Year/Older Female 2YO Male 3YO Male Turf Male Older Female Older Male/Turf Male 2YO Male Horse of the Year/Older Male 2YO Filly Older Female Turf Female Sprinter Horse of the Year/3YO Male 2YO Male 3YO Filly Female Sprinter Male Sprinter Turf Male 3YO Filly Steeplechase/Hurdle 2YO Male Older Female Steeplechase/Hurdle 3YO Filly Older Female Older Female Steeplechase/Hurdle 3YO Male Older Male 3YO Filly Older Female/Horse of the Year Sprinter Steeplechase/Hurdle 2YO Male 2YO Filly Older Male Sprinter 2YO Male 2YO Filly Older Male 3YO Male Sprinter Steeplechase/Hurdle Horse of the Year/ 2YO Male 2YO Filly Steeplechase/Hurdle 3YO Male 2YO Filly
Prominent September Sale Consignors Denali Stud
Eaton Sales
Background: Craig Bandoroff was a jockey in New Jersey in the early 1970s until a spill at Garden State Park in 1974 left him without the use of his right arm, forcing him to exCraig Bandoroff plore other career paths within the industry. He and wife Holly each gained experience working in various bloodstock and sales capacities, and in 1990 they opened Denali Stud. “Denali” is derived from the name given by the Eskimos to Mt. McKinley and means “the great one.” Today, Denali covers 700 acres.
Background: Eaton Sales Inc. is owned by Reiley McDonald, who purchased the sales agency from its founder, the late Lee Eaton, in the 1990s.
Owners: Craig and Holly Bandoroff Location: Paris, Ky. Website: denalistud.com
In the late 1990s, Bob Lewis and his wife, Beverly, sent champion Serena’s Song to Denali after she was retired. Denali has sold several of Serena Song’s offspring, including Group 1 winner Sophisticat, by Storm Cat, for $3.4 million at Keeneland’s 2000 July Selected Yearling Sale; Grade 2 winner Harlington, by Unbridled, for $2.8 million at the 2003 September Sale; and Colourful Score, a colt by Storm Cat, for $3.5 million at the 2005 September Sale.
Owner: Reiley McDonald Location: Lexington Website: eatonsales.com
A Maryland native, McDonald holds a degree in animal sciences from Cornell University. He worked at various Maryland race tracks as an exercise rider and assistant trainer. McDonald was an officer of Reiley McDonald Fasig-Tipton Company Inc. prior to buying Eaton Sales. He is a Keeneland Director. Eaton’s September Sale graduates include 2007-2008 Horse of the Year Curlin, champion English Channel and Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Summerly. At last year’s September Sale, Eaton sold 97 yearlings for $11,447,600. At $900,000, its high seller was the War Front colt out of Magnificent Honour, a full sister to champion Rags to Riches sold to M.V. Magnier.
Denali consigned to the September Sale two future Kentucky Derby (G1) winners: Real Quiet, who won the Derby and Preakness (G1) in 1998, and Animal Kingdom, winner of the 2011 Derby. Another of Denali’s September Sale graduates is champion Left Bank. In 2015, Denali was represented by Grade 1 winners Curalina and Her Emmynency.
Other Keeneland sales highlights for Eaton came in 2004 when it purchased four-time Keeneland graded stakes winner Take Charge Lady, who was in foal to Seeking the Gold, for $4.2 million at Keeneland’s November Breeding Stock Sale. From Take Charge Lady, Eaton bred Grade 1 winner Take Charge Indy, a colt by A.P. Indy, and 2013 champion 3-year-old male Will Take Charge, a colt by Unbridled’s Song.
The Bandoroffs’ son, Conrad, is among the 12 people from seven countries selected for the 20152017 class of the Darley Flying Start program.
Eaton Sales served as agent for the dispersal of the W.T. Young family’s Overbrook Farm, which in 2009-2010 sold 205 horses for $38,606,000.
At last year’s September Sale, Denali sold 76 yearlings for $10,481,400. Its high seller was the War Front colt out of Grade 2 winner Satans Quick Chick that sold for $900,000 to Hideyuki Mori.
Breeders’ Cup winners consigned to the September Sale: 2007 Turf (G1) winner English Channel; 2010 Turf (G1) winner Dangerous Midge; 2011 Sprint (G1) winner Regally Ready.
2016 stakes winner (as of Sept. 6) consigned to the September Sale: Grade 1 winners Curalina, Melatonin; Grade 2 winner Made You Look; stakes winners Barkley, Coastline, Danon Legend, More Aspen, Wake Up in Malibu.
2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) consigned to the September Sale: Grade 1 winner Illuminant; stakes winners Go Around, Temple Fur.
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Gainesway
President: Antony Beck General Manager: Neil Howard Director of Sales: Michael Hernon Location: Lexington Website: gainesway.com Background: At the 2015 September Sale, Gainesway sold the first-, second- and fourth-highest-priced horses. The sale-topper was the $2.1 million son of Gainesway stallion Tapit whose secAntony Beck ond dam is Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Winning Colors. He was purchased by Whisper Hill Farm LLC. Selling for $1.65 million was the Tapit colt out of Grade 1 winner Pure Clan who was purchased by Lael Stable. The Bernardini filly, a full sister to Grade 1 winners To Honor and Serve and Angela Renee, sold to Justin Zayat for $1.5 million. For the entire sale, Gainesway sold 119 yearlings for $23,489,900, including three horses for $1 million and more. Those yearlings averaged $197,394, placing Gainesway among the leading consigners by average price. Located on Paris Pike just outside Lexington, Gainesway is a 1,500-acre, full-service Thoroughbred farm that stands nine stallions. The farm was founded by John R. Gaines, who was famous for his innovations in the Thoroughbred industry, including the concept that became the Breeders’ Cup World Championships (held at Keeneland for the first time in 2015). In 1989, Graham J. Beck, a successful businessman, wine maker and Thoroughbred horseman in his native South Africa, purchased the farm from Gaines. Beck died in July 2010. Today, his son, Antony, oversees farm operations as President. The younger Beck’s involvement in the Thoroughbred industry includes being a Keeneland Director and serving on the board of directors of Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Gainesway includes two historic operations, Greentree Stud and the C.V. Whitney farm. Beck and his wife, Angela, have nurtured Gainesway into a facility known for more than Thoroughbreds. An emphasis on trees and spectacular gardens helped the farm earn official status as an arboretum from the American Public Garden Association.
Prominent September Sale Consignors Breeders’ Cup winners consigned to the September Sale: 2002 Sprint (G1) winner Orientate; 2011 Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner My Miss Aurelia; 2015 Turf Sprint (G1) winner Mongolian Saturday. 2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) consigned to the September Sale: Grade/ Group 1 winners Creator, Hawkbill, Practical Joke, Pretty City Dancer; Grade 2 winner Ring Weekend; Grade 3 winners Anchor Down, Donegal Moon, Fantastic Style, Genre; stakes winners A Lot, D R C’s Pretty Sky, Lira.
Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency
continued At the 2015 September Sale, Hill ‘n’ Dale sold 76 yearlings for $9,842,000. Among them were two fillies – by Fastnet Rock (AUS) and War Front – that brought $1 million each. Spendthrift Farm bought the former, and Mayberry Farm purchased the latter. Breeders’ Cup winner consigned to the September Sale: 2007 Filly and Mare Sprint winner Maryfield.
Lane’s End handled the highest-grossing Thoroughbred dispersal in North American history as agent for the Edward P. Evans Spring Hill Farm Dispersal at Keeneland. The dispersal sold 221 horses for $62,364,000 in 2011-2012.
2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) consigned to the September Sale: Grade 3 winners Cyrus Alexander, Midnight Miley; stakes winners A Shin Spartan, Counterforce, Dreamarcher, Tales of Grimm.
Lane’s End also was agent for the Complete Dispersal of Saud bin Khaled’s Palides Investments N.V., Inc. in 2011. The dispersal sold 40 horses for $17,926,500 at Keeneland’s September and November sales.
President: John G. Sikura Location: Lexington Website: hillndalefarms.com
Background: Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency is the sales arm of John G. Sikura’s Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm near Lexington. A Keeneland Director, Sikura has a lifelong involvement in the Thoroughbred industry. Sikura was mentored by his father, John Sikura, Jr., a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm in Ontario. The younger Sikura grew up John G. Sikura attending the sales and races with his father, and he learned the business while working at Hill ‘n’ Dale’s Kentucky division in the 1980s. Following the death of his father in 1994, Sikura began to build the Kentucky farm into a prominent breeding and sales operation. Hill ‘n’ Dale encompasses 1,300 acres and stands 13 stallions, including Curlin, Midnight Lute and Stormy Atlantic. The farm is the final resting place of 1977 Triple Crown winner and leading sire Seattle Slew. Among the horses Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency has consigned to the September Sale are champions Maryfield and Will Take Charge. The operation also is prominent at other Keeneland sales. At the 2007 November Breeding Stock Sale, it sold, as agent for Swettenham Stud, the highest-priced horse in that sale’s history – Playful Act (IRE) – for $10.5 million. The amount is the third-highest price ever paid for a horse at a Keeneland sale.
also races horses and in 2005 founded Woodford Racing LLC, a partnership that includes friends and others he has introduced to Thoroughbred racing.
Among the horses Lane’s End has consigned to the September Sale are champions Lemon Drop Kid, Rags to Riches, Stevie Wonderboy and Wait a While; Belmont (G1) winners Bet Twice, Jazil and Palace Malice; Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) winner Court Vision; and Epsom Derby (G1) winner Kris Kin. Bill Farish
Will Farish
Lane’s End
Principals: William S. Farish and his son, Bill Location: Versailles, Ky. Website: lanesend.com Background: Lane’s End owner William S. Farish manages the 3,300-acre Central Kentucky operation with his son, Bill. Lane’s End is home to 15 stallions, including Candy Ride (ARG), Lemon Drop Kid and Mineshaft. The farm has welcomed such guests as President George H.W. Bush, his son, President George W. Bush, and Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. A lifelong horseman, the elder Farish bought his first Thoroughbred at the 1963 September Sale. Since then, he has campaigned more than 165 stakes winners and bred more than 300 stakes winners, including Horses of the Year Mineshaft (2003) and A.P. Indy (1992). Farish received the Eclipse Award as leading breeder in 1992 and 1999. He has served on Keeneland’s Board of Directors since 1985. In October 2006, he succeeded James E. (Ted) Bassett III as a Keeneland Trustee. Bill Farish’s involvement in the industry includes serving as Chairman of the Board of Breeders’ Cup Ltd., and he is a Keeneland Director. He 24
In 2014, Lane’s End became the sponsor of Keeneland’s Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1). The $500,000 invitational turf stakes for 3-year-old fillies will be run for the 33rd time on Oct. 15. At last year’s September Sale, Lane’s End sold 179 yearlings for $25,156,900. Its highestpriced offering was the colt by Medaglia d’OroKid Kate, by Lemon Drop Kid, that sold for $1.1 million. Breeders’ Cup winners consigned to the September Sale: 1996 Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner Storm Song, 2005 Juvenile (G1) winner Stevie Wonderboy, 2010 Filly and Mare Turf (G1) winner Shared Account, 2011 Mile (G1) winner Court Vision. 2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) consigned to the September Sale: Grade 2 winners Family Tree, Nonna Mela, Stanford; Grade/Group 3 winners Confrontation, Taareef, Too Much Tip, Valid; stakes winners Code West, Our Way, Rose Brier, Stormquility.
Prominent September Sale Consignors
continued Grass (G1) winner Brody’s Cause; Grade 3 winner Dark Nile; stakes winners Bode’s Dream, Sir Dudley Digges, Sophia’s Song, Xaverian.
Select Sales Pat Costello
Gabriel Duignan
Paramount Sales
Owners: Pat Costello (Managing Officer) and Gabriel Duignan Location: Lexington Website: paramountsales.net Background: Irishmen Pat Costello and Gabriel Duignan founded Paramount Sales in 2001. Among the horses Paramount has consigned to the September Sale are champions Gio Ponti, Forever Together and Take Charge Brandi. Costello moved to Central Kentucky in the early 1980s, first developing and managing Crescent Hill Farm. From there he opened his own Drumkenny Farm, a full-service boarding operation that caters to clients such as Sam-Son Farm of Canada. Duignan came to the U.S. in the mid-1980s, first working for Circle O Farm and later managing Ironwood Farm in Western Kentucky. In 2001, he was named President of Castleton-Lyons near Lexington. Two years later, Duignan started his own full-service operation, Foxtale Farm. Costello and Duignan first became partners when they created a successful pinhooking operation called “The Lads.” Duignan bred multiple Grade 1 winner Brody’s Cause in partnership with William Arvin Jr. and Petaluma Bloodstock. Paramount Sales, agent, sold the Giant’s Causeway colt to Albaugh Family Stable for $350,000 at the 2014 September Sale. At the 2015 September Sale, Paramount sold 84 yearlings for $7,804,700. At $600,000, the high seller was the filly by Medaglia d’OroMeerkat Miss, by Giant’s Causeway, purchased by Mayberry Farm. Breeders’ Cup winners consigned to the September Sale: 2008 Filly and Mare Turf (G1) winner Forever Together; 2014 Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner Take Charge Brandi. 2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) consigned to the September Sale: Toyota Blue
Owners: Andrew Cary (General Manager), Carrie Brogden, Jay Goodwin Location: Lexington Website: selectsalesagency.com Background: Select Sales, which first participated in sales in 2009, represents longtime horsemen Andrew Cary, Carrie Brogden and Jay Goodwin. Cary was born in Zimbabwe, where he became interested in horses and racing, and grew up in Southern California. His background includes writing for Thoroughbred Times and other publications. Cary is a former assistant director of sales at Taylor Made Sales Agency and director of sales at Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms. Brogden grew up in the industry in Virginia and resides on her family’s Machmer Hall of Paris, Ky., With her husband, Craig, and her mother, Sandy, she established Machmer Hall in 2001. They breed and raise horses and prep horses for yearling sales. Goodwin owns Good Win Farm near Paris. The Louisiana native formerly managed Machmer Hall. At the 2015 September Sale, Select Sales sold 120 yearlings for $6,247,000. At $380,000, its high seller was the son of Northern Afleet-Eishin Bridle, by Unbridled, sold to Jerry Crawford for Donegal Racing. Select Sales consigned the colt for Machmer Hall and Saddles n Silks LLC. 2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) consigned to the September Sale: Group 1 winner Queen Pearl; Grade 2 winner Stonetastic; Grade 3 winner Kid Cruz; stakes winners Awesome Speed, Ed Johnson, Guerre, K P Wildcat, Marengo Road, Social Butterfly.
Taylor Made Sales Agency
Partners: Duncan, Ben, Frank and Mark Taylor; Pat Payne Location: Nicholasville, Ky. Website: taylormadeadvantage.com Background: Taylor Made was founded as a boarding operation in 1976 by Duncan 25
Duncan Taylor
Mark Taylor
Frank Taylor
Ben Taylor
Taylor, the eldest son of noted horseman Joe Taylor who was 19 years old at the time. Joe Taylor, an acknowledged authority on Thoroughbred breeding, developed John Gaines’ Gainesway Farm into a leading stallion farm during his 40-year management.
Pat Payne
Taylor Made quickly evolved into a full-service breeding and sales facility with five stallions on the farm’s Kentucky roster. Joining Duncan, a Keeneland Director who is Taylor Made’s president and CEO in its operation are his brothers Ben (stallions), Frank (boarding) and Mark (marketing and public sales). Pat Payne (vice president of sales) also is a partner. Represented by its first Keeneland consignment in 1978, Taylor Made, according to its website, has sold more than $1.6 billion in Thoroughbreds. Future champions sold at the September Sale are Anees, Farda Amiga and Ashado. Sold as a yearling for $170,000, Ashado brought $9 million, a Keeneland record for a broodmare prospect, when Taylor Made consigned her to the 2005 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. The amount is the seventh-highest price ever paid for a horse at any Keeneland sale. Among the horses Taylor Made has consigned to the September Sale are Belmont (G1) and Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Drosselmeyer; Preakness (G1) winner and champion Lookin At Lucky; Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Lemons Forever and Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) winner Cajun Beat.
Prominent September Sale Consignors Taylor Made Sales Agency has ranked as the September Sale’s leading consignor by gross 17 times since 1988. At the 2015 September Sale, Taylor Made sold 256 horses for $32,822,200. Its high seller was the son of Distorted HumorForest Music, by Unbridled’s Song, sold to Three Chimneys Farm for $1,525,000. Taylor Made sold the colt as agent for Stonestreet Bred & Raised. Breeders’ Cup winners consigned to the September Sale: 1999 Juvenile (G1) winner Anees, 2003 Sprint (G1) winner Cajun Beat, 2004 Distaff (G1) winner Ashado, 2008 Turf Sprint winner Desert Code, 2011 Classic (G1) winner Drosselmeyer. 2015 Dirt Mile (G1) winner Liam’s Map. 2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) consigned to the September Sale: Grade/Group 2 winners Boynton, Destin, Mokat, Venus Valentine; Grade/Group 3 winners American Patriot, Hathal, Rocket Heat; stakes winners Badabing Badaboom, La Macchina, Minks Aprise, Mrs McDougal, Outside Nashville, Reynaldothewizard, Tip Tap Tapizar.
Warrendale Sales
Owners: Kitty Taylor and Hunter Simms Location: Lexington Website: warrendalesales.com Background: Warrendale Sales was well represented during the 2016 Triple Crown season. Among the horses it sold at the 2014 September Sale were Kitty Taylor Preakness (G1) and Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Exaggerator, Lecomte (G3) winner Mo Tom and Southwest (G3) winner Suddenbreakingnews. All three horses ran in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1); Exaggerator was second, Suddenbreakingnews was fifth and Mo Tom was eighth. On July 31, Exaggerator won the Betfair.com Haskell Invitational (G1). Other 2016 stars that Warrendale sold are Grade 1 winners Catch a Glimpse, who was honored as Canada’s 2015 Horse of the Year, and Carina Mia.
continued Warrendale was founded by lifelong horsewoman Kitty Taylor, who grew up in a military family and graduated with a degree in equestrian science from William Woods College in Missouri. Following her graduation, she began breaking and galloping Thoroughbreds in Virginia. During the summers, she also worked the yearling sales in Kentucky and New York, gaining hands-on experience with top consignor Lee Eaton. In 1992, Taylor became director of sales for noted Central Kentucky horseman Ben Walden at Vinery. She managed the Vinery consignments for eight years. Taylor partnered with Meg Levy to open Bluewater Sales before establishing Warrendale in 2002. She named the operation for the street on which she lived in Georgetown, Ky. Among the horses Warrendale has sold is champion She’s a Tiger. Simms, a native of Lexington, became interested in the Thoroughbred business at a young age while attending Keeneland on a regular basis. During college, he worked as a yearling Hunter Sims foreman at Stone Farm in Paris, Ky. After graduating from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Simms worked as Stone Farm’s yearling manager for four years before joining Warrendale, where he also serves as Director of Bloodstock Services. At the 2015 September Sale, Warrendale sold 74 yearlings for $8,209,000. Sold as agent for Stonestreet Bred & Raised, its high seller was the colt by Speightstown-Wild Gams, by Forest Wildcat, who sold for $610,000 to Steven W. Young, agent. Breeders’ Cup winners consigned to the September Sale: 2015 Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) winner Catch a Glimpse. 2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) consigned to the September Sale: Grade 1 winners Carina Mia, Catch a Glimpse, Exaggerator; Grade/Group 3 winners Classic Empire, Levante Lion, Mo Tom, Nemoralia, Salustio, Suddenbreakingnews; stakes winners Coasted, R Kinsley Doll, Uptown Twirl.
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Woods Edge Farm
Owner: Peter O’Callaghan Location: Lexington Website: woodsedgefarm.net Background: At the 2013 September Sale, Peter O’Callaghan’s Woods Edge Farm sold the $2.5 million sale topper, a War Front colt purchased by M.V. Magnier of Coolmore Stud. Peter O’Callaghan The colt, named Treaty of Rome, is out of the stakesplaced During mare Blading Gold Ring. The $2.5-million sale represented a major pinhooking score for Woods Edge. O’Callaghan, signing the ticket as Brittlynn Stables, purchased the colt as a weanling for $180,000 at the 2012 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Born in Ireland, O’Callaghan is the son of noted horseman Gay O’Callaghan. Peter handled 2-year-olds in the yard of trainer Aidan O’Brien then moved to the U.S. to work for prominent juvenile consignor Nick de Meric. After working for Dromoland Farm, he founded Woods Edge in 2001. Woods Edge’ consigned its first horses to the September Sale in 2002. Among the horses Woods Edge has consigned to the September Sale is Grade 1 winner Eskendereya. At the 2015 September Sale, Woods Edge sold 40 yearlings for $5,818,000. Its high seller was the colt by Candy Ride (ARG)-Androeah, by Arch, purchased by John Ferguson for $380,000. 2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) consigned to the September Sale: Grade 1 winner Drefong; Grade 3 winner Converge.
Prominent September Sale Buyers Calumet Farm
Principal: Brad Kelley General Manager: Eddie Kane Location: Lexington Website: calumetfarm.com Background: In 2015, Calumet Farm bought 17 yearlings for $3.02 million at the September Sale. At $350,000, the highest-priced member of the group was the Bernardini colt out of Grade 1 winner Dream Rush who is a halfbrother to Grade 1 winner Dreaming of Julia and stakes winner Atriedes. He was consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for Stonestreet Bred & Raised. Since 2012, successful businessman Brad Kelley has overseen Calumet, one of the most famous horse farms in North America and Keeneland’s neighbor. In May 2013, Nicole Russo of Daily Racing Form described Calumet’s notable history: “Calumet has lived through a number of transformations, morphing from a Standardbred facility into an elite Thoroughbred nursery as it passed through the Wright family, campaigning two homebred Triple Crown winners, and, decades later, surviving an episode of bankruptcy. Today, the farm is in the hands of Kelley, a deeply private billionaire with a passion for racing.” Among Kelley’s racing success under the Calumet banner is winning the 2013 Preakness (G1) with Oxbow, who now stands at Calumet. In 2011, Eddie Kane, agent for Kelley’s Bluegrass Eddie Kane Hall LLC, paid $250,000 for the son of Awesome Again at Keeneland’s September Sale. Racing in the name of Kelley’s Bluegrass Hall LLC, Hightail won the 2012 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sprint. Hightail is a graduate of the 2011 September Sale. D. Wayne Lukas trained Hightail and Oxbow. With Kelley at the helm, Calumet scored its first win at Keeneland during the 2014 Spring Meet. In 2016, Calumet stood 14 stallions in Kentucky and three other stallions in Arkansas, Indiana and Ohio. Calumet has been extremely active at other re-
cent Keeneland sales. In 2015, the farm bought 18 horses for $790,500 at the January Horses of All Ages Sale and 71 horses for $8,717,000 at the November Breeding Stock Sale. Calumet bought more horses than any other buyer at the November Sale. At the 2016 January Sale, Calumet acquired nine horses for $819,000 to be the auction’s third-leading buyer by gross.
John Magnier
M.V. Magnier
Coolmore Stud
Managing Partner: John Magnier Representative: M.V. Magnier Headquarters: Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland Website: coolmore.com Background: John Magnier is managing partner of Coolmore Stud, which has headquarters in Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland, and farms in Kentucky at Ashford Stud near Versailles and in Australia in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Magnier’s son M.V. Magnier has represented Coolmore at recent Keeneland sales. At the 2014 September Sale, M.V. Magnier paid $490,000 for future European champion Air Force Blue. Breeder Stone Farm sold the son of War Front who won three Group 1 races in England and Ireland. At the 2015 September Sale, M.V. Magnier purchased six yearlings – all colts – for a grand total of $3,525,000. Three are by War Front, two are by Scat Daddy and one is by Uncle Mo. At $1.15 million, the highest-priced purchase was the War Front colt out of Orate, a half-sister to leading sire Pulpit. Claiborne Farm, agent, consigned the half-brother to stakes winner Endless Chatter. John Magnier helped establish Coolmore as one of the world’s leading stallion operations. In 1975, legendary trainer Vincent O’Brien tapped him to manage Coolmore for O’Brien and partner Robert Sangster. Their association resulted in Coolmore’s domination of the European clas27
sics during the late 1970s and 1980s often with horses purchased at Keeneland sales. Magnier principally campaigns horses in the colors of his wife, Susan, daughter of Vincent O’Brien. Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith also are Coolmore business associates. Tabor earned Keeneland’s gold tray during the 2008 Fall Meet in recognition of his eighth graded stakes win at the track. Either individually or in various partnerships, the Magniers, Tabor and Smith have been represented by numerous Group or Grade 1 winners and champions in Europe and the U.S. In 2005, Demi O’Byrne purchased future champion Rags to Riches on behalf of Tabor and Smith for $1.9 million at the September Sale. Rags to Riches won the 2007 Kentucky Oaks (G1) and became only the third filly in history to win the Belmont (G1). She is a member of the Racing Hall of Fame. Coolmore Ireland stands such leading stallions as Galileo (IRE) and Danehill Dancer, while American Pharoah, Giant’s Causeway, Lookin At Lucky, Tale of the Cat and Uncle Mo are among the stallions at Ashford. American Pharoah, winner of the Triple Crown in 2015, entered stud at Ashford this year. Coolmore also encompasses the famed Ballydoyle training yard, where O’Brien conditioned such champions as Sir Ivor, Nijinsky II, Alleged, Storm Bird and Sadler’s Wells. Today it is the base for Irish champion trainer Aidan O’Brien (no relation). 2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) purchased at the September Sale: Grade 2 winner Cupid.
Courtlandt Farm
Owners: Donald A. and Donna Adam Location: Ocala, Fla. Background: Successful businessman Donald A. Adam races horses in the name of Courtlandt Farm and owns a 370acre farm by that name in Ocala, Fla. Adam became involved in racing in 1995 after meeting William S. Farish, owner of Lane’s End and a prominent owner, breedDon Adam er and industry leader.
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Courtlandt has won four stakes at Keeneland, including the 2003 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) with Film Maker and the 2009 Doubledogdare (G3) with homebred Indescribable. Film Maker, bred by Adam in the name of TAC Holdings, won eight races, ran second or third in three consecutive runnings of the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1) and earned more than $2.2 million Other notable Courtlandt homebreds include 2016 Woodford Reserve Ballston Spa (G2) winner Strike Charmer; multiple graded stakes winner Adriano, who competed in the 2008 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1); and Grade 3 winner Machen. At Keeneland’s 2005 November Breeding Stock Sale, Courtlandt paid $1.15 million for Sweet Talker, who the previous month won the QE II at Keeneland. For Courtlandt, the daughter of Stormin Fever won the Dahlia Stakes at Laurel and the WinStar Distaff (G3) at Lone Star in consecutive starts. Courtlandt purchased six yearlings for $2,945,000 at the 2015 September Sale. At $725,000, its most expensive purchase was the Distorted Humor filly from the family of Grade 1 winner Secret Status. She was consigned by Gainesway, agent for Mt. Brilliant Farm.
Crupi’s New Castle was the second-leading buyer at the 2015 September Sale, spending $7,190,000 on 25 horses. At $850,000, the top-priced purchased was the Bodemeister filly who is a half-sister to Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Mine That Bird and multiple Grade 1 winner Dullahan. As agent for Repole Stable, Crupi purchased another 12 horses at the sale for $1,895,000. 2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) purchased at the September Sale: Grade 2 winner Nonna Mela; stakes winner Bode’s Dream.
John Ferguson
Sheikh Mohammed
Godolphin
Crupi’s New Castle
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Bloodstock Adviser: John Ferguson Headquarters: Dalham Hall Stud, Newmarket Website: darleyamerica.com
Owner: James “J.J.” Crupi Location: Ocala, Fla. Website: newcastlefarm.com Background: A former leading trainer in New Jersey during his 30-year career, James “J.J.” Crupi is a consignor and bloodstock adviser for a number of prominent owners.
Crupi, agent for St. Elias Stables, for $800,000. A few races after the Dirt Mile, Stopchargingmaria, who also had trained at Crupi’s farm, won the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1).
J. J. Crupi
In 1995, he founded Crupi’s New Castle Farm in Ocala, Fla., on the site of the Wolfson family’s Happy Valley Farm. New Castle, which covers more than 200 acres, includes a six-furlong training track over which the Wolfsons’ Triple Crown winner Affirmed trained. Among the horses Crupi has been associated with is 2015 Las Vegas Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) winner Liam’s Map. In fact, he led the colt into Keeneland’s Winner’s Circle after the race. At the 2012 September Sale, Liam’s Map sold to
Background: John Ferguson is the principal buyer for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. He was the September Sale’s leading buyer from 1999-2006 and in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014 and 2015. Last year, Ferguson bought 24 yearlings (19 colts and five fillies) for $8,235,000 with prices ranging from $120,000 to $900,000. The most expensive purchase was the son of War Front out of Grade 2 winner Bauble Queen consigned by Claiborne Farm, agent. Ferguson also is chief executive and racing manager of Godolphin, which since the beginning of the year has represented all the racing interests of Sheikh Mohammed and various members of 28
his family, and has racehorses in England, Ireland, France, the U.S., Australia and Japan. Sheikh Mohammed’s Darley is headquartered at Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket, England, and stands stallions around the world. In Kentucky, Darley’s operation is based at Darley at Jonabell, the former Jonabell Farm acquired from the family of founder John A. Bell in 2001. The 13 stallions there include Kentucky Derby (G1) winners Animal Kingdom and Street Sense and leading sires Bernardini, Hard Spun and Medaglia d’Oro. Kentucky Derby (G1) winner and champion 2-year-old male Nyquist is to enter stud at Darley following his racing career. On opening day of Keeneland’s Fall Meet, Darley sponsors the $400,000 Darley Alcibiades (G1) for 2-year-old fillies. The Oct. 7 race, which kicks off Fall Stars Weekend, is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” race, awarding the winner a berth to the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) on Nov. 1 at Santa Anita. For Sheikh Mohammed, Ferguson has purchased the four highest-priced horses at the September Sale. They are led by Meydan City, the $11.7 million son of Kingmambo purchased in 2006. The colt is the second-most expensive horse sold at Keeneland behind $13.1 million spent on Seattle Dancer at the 1985 July Selected Yearling Sale. On Sept. 10 at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association’s National Awards Dinner at Stonestreet Farm in Lexington, Godolphin was honored as Kentucky’s breeder of the year.
Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd.
Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Headquarters: Shadwell Stud near Thetford, Norfolk, England Shadwell Farm (Kentucky) Vice President/ General Manager: Rick Nichols Website: shadwellfarm.com Background: Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd., which represents Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum, was the leading buyer by gross at the September Sale in 1992, 1994, 2010, 2012 and 2013. Last year, Shadwell purchased nine yearlings for
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Sheikh Hamdan
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$4,755,000. At $1.45 million, Shadwell’s most expensive purchase was the War Front filly consigned by Timber Town, agent. She is out of the Galileo (IRE) mare Betterbetterbetter (IRE) and is from a family of successful European runners. Another Shadwell purchase at the September Sale is multiple Grade 2 winner Mohaymen, who was fourth in this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1). In 2014, Mohaymen was the sale’s co-high seller at $2.2 million. Sheikh Hamdan is the Deputy Ruler and Minister of Finance and Industry in Dubai and is the older brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum. Like his brother, Sheikh Hamdan has had great success breeding and racing Thoroughbreds with numerous European classic winners. In 2007, Shadwell’s homebred Lahudood (GB) captured the Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1) and was voted champion turf female. Shadwell encompasses six farms, including Nunnery Stud and Beech House Stud in England and Shadwell Farm near Keeneland. Rick Nichols serves as Vice President/General Manager of Shadwell’s Kentucky operation, which Sheikh Hamdan founded in 1985. The Kentucky farm, which covers some 1,300 acres, stands three stallions, including 2006 Horse of the Year Invasor (ARG). In 2006, Sheikh Hamdan celebrated his first American classic victory when Jazil won the Belmont (G1). Shadwell purchased Jazil for $725,000 at the 2004 September Sale. The colt’s half-sister is Racing Hall of Famer and champion Rags to Riches, another September Sale purchase who won the 2007 Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Belmont. During the summer of 2014, Keeneland and Shadwell announced the purse of the Shadwell Turf Mile (G1) would be raised to $1 million, marking the first seven-figure race in Keeneland history. The race, which will be run Oct. 8 during Fall Stars Weekend, awards the winner an automatic berth to the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1).
Gary and Mary West
Gary and Mary West
Residence: Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Racing Manager/Bloodstock Agent: Ben Glass Background: California residents Gary and Mary West, formerly of Omaha, Neb., are successful entrepreneurs and philanthropists who have enjoyed great success in Thoroughbred racing. In April 2014, they were at Keeneland to watch their homebred Room Service win the Central Bank Ashland (G1) in a dead-heat with Rosalind. Since 1980, when they claimed a horse named Joe Blow for $13,500, the Wests have campaigned a number of stakes winners, many of which are September Sale graduates. Among their top September Sale acquisitions, purchased in the name of their racing manager and bloodstock agent, Ben Glass, is 2013 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner New Year’s Day. Glass, whose association with the Wests began when they met in Nebraska, purchased the son of Street Cry (IRE) for $425,000 at the 2012 September Sale. In 2013, New Year’s Day helped the Wests record their most successful season when their horses earned more than $4.5 million to rank them third among North America’s leading owners of 2013. Ben Glass The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association in 2014 honored the couple as its Western Region Owner of the Year. Among the other stakes winners the Wests have purchased at the September Sale are Grade 1 winner Power Broker; Grade 2 winners Casino 29
Host and Family Tree; and Grade 3 winners Code West, Corporate Jungle, Market Rally, Pacific Ocean and Upgrade. This year, Family Tree won the Indiana Oaks (G2) and Iowa Oaks (G3). Gary West began his career in hospital administration and built one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. In 2006, the Wests formed the Gary and Mary West Foundation to pursue their philanthropic interests. Their West Health is an independent initiative whose mission is to lower healthcare costs and consists of four entities: West Health Institute, West Health Policy Center, West Health Investment Fund and West Health Incubator. 2016 stakes winners (as of Sept. 6) purchased at the September Sale: Grade 2 winner Family Tree; Grade/Group 3 winners American Freedom, Market Rally; stakes winner Code West.
Whisper Hill Farm LLC Owner: Amanda “Mandy” Pope Location: Citra, Fla.
Background: Mandy Pope’s Whisper Hill Farm LLC was the sixth-leading buyer at the 2015 September Sale. Whisper Hill acquired three yearlings for $3.55 million. Among them was the $2.1 million sale-topper, the Tapit colt out of Silver Colors, Mandy Pope a daughter of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Winning Colors consigned by Gainesway, agent. Whisper Hill also spent $1.05 million on the daughter of Street Cry (IRE) consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. The filly is a halfsister to Grade 1 winner Paynter and is out of a full sister to Horse of the Year Tiznow. Pope, who grew up riding hunters and jumpers, became interested in racing when she moved to Florida in 1980. She boards her broodmares in Kentucky and raises her young horses at Whisper Hill, which also is home to many retired Thoroughbreds. Pope is co-owner of discount retailer Variety Wholesalers along with her brother Art. She also serves as vice chairman of the John William Pope Foundation, which works to improve
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the well-being of the citizens of North Carolina and the nation through the advancement of individual freedom and personal responsibility. The foundation, named for Pope’s late father, makes grants to support public policy groups, educational institutions, humanitarian efforts, and the arts. At other recent Keeneland sales, Pope has made several high-priced acquisitions. At the 2015 November Breeding Stock Sale, Whisper Hill purchased a War Front weanling filly for a North American record $3.2 million. The filly is out of major winner Take Charge Lady, second dam of champion Take Charge Brandi.
Zayat Stables
Principal: Ahmed Zayat Racing and Stallion Manager: Justin Zayat Website: zayatstables.com Background: Zayat Stables reached the pinnacle of the sports world in 2015 when its homebred American Pharoah won the Triple Crown
Justin and Ahmed Zayat
and became the first horse since 1978 to capture Thoroughbred racing’s most famous prize. The Pioneerof the Nile colt closed his career by winning the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland and was named Horse of the Year. He entered stud this year at Coolmore’s Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky. The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association on Sept. 10 at its National Awards Dinner at Stonestreet Farm in Lexington recognized Zayat Stables as the Southern region’s owner of the year. American Pharoah’s dam, Littleprincessemma, was named National Broodmare of the Year. Ahmed Zayat, who was born in Egypt, was 18
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when he moved to the U.S. He earned a master’s degree in public health at Boston University and went on to found Egypt’s Al Ahram Beverage Company, which creates and produces a popular nonalcoholic drink. After turning the company into the largest beverage manufacturer and distributor in the Middle East, Zayat sold the company to Heineken International. Zayat also is the largest shareholder in Misr Glass Manufacturing, the biggest manufacturer of glass containers in Egypt. Zayat entered Thoroughbred racing in 2005. He raced two Grade 1 winners within the first year of forming Zayat Stables, and today his entire family shares his involvement in the sport. Son Justin is their racing and stallion manager. At the 2015 September Sale, Zayat Stables singly and in partnership acquired 12 yearlings for $3,415,000. The highest-priced purchase, at $600,000, was the colt by The Factor out of the Bernardini mare Aspen Light, a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Great Hunter.